Saab has revealed a new dedicated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) missile named Nimbrix, which the company says is designed to defeat the growing threat posed by small drones on the battlefield, the company stated.
The missile, Saab’s first purpose-built counter-drone weapon, is being developed with a focus on low cost, rapid deployment, and versatility. According to Saab, Nimbrix will feature a target seeker, a hard-kill warhead, and a compact design. The missile will have a range of up to 5 km and employ an active seeker to track aerial targets. Saab added that the warhead can defeat drone swarms by using an air-burst mode.
Stefan Öberg, head of Saab’s business unit Missile Systems, said: “Nimbrix is our answer to the unmanned aerial threats which have escalated in the last few years. It is cost-effective which is critical given the proliferation of UASs on the battlefield. Nimbrix benefits from our long experience of air defence, together with an agile way of responding to new needs.”
The system is intended to operate as a ground-based missile that can be used independently or integrated into wider air defence architectures. Saab said Nimbrix is being designed with flexible mounting options to meet customer requirements, whether on vehicles or fixed installations.
By focusing on affordability, Saab stated that Nimbrix will allow for larger numbers of deployed missiles, improving overall coverage against hostile drones.
Customer discussions are already underway, and Saab expects first deliveries in 2026. The company confirmed the system will be publicly displayed for the first time at the DSEI defence exhibition in London from 9–12 September 2025.
Will it be cheaper than the drone it takes out?
good question
Will it be cheaper than what it’s defending?
This is the Issue, It can be like using a Sledge Hammer to crack a nut, or that’s the danger. but, you have to also look at what the cost may be in lives or equipment.
This is just the latest battle in Offensive and Defensive warfare.
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Jamming or decoying would be my choice for further work.
Well UK has plenty of Jam !
I’m wasted.
Sorry, I’m wasted here !
I can see the merits for a ship or rear echelon units subject to a swarm attack. A massive airburst with a shotgun type of effect? Neat.
Keep costs low and it should sell to defend high value assets.
I got a banging Idea.
Fly Paper hung from Balloons, or maybe some nets strung between a “Network” 0f Sky Hooks 3D printed by AI engineering sweatshops.
I propose a ten year feasability Study and proof of concept design framework.
Project “Fly in the Sky”.
Voices, I hear voices.
A gun/missile/ecm combo is the way ahead. Any thing else is too expensive to use and would likely be over swamped. Its a path I hope or Army goes down after a few meetings, a focus group, consultants input etc. Should be in service 203. Some things need to ordered now after trials. Not may be, we might in 2 or more years.