CapabilityB3likely · low confidenceRU · adversary

Russian startup presents modular SPART anti-drone interceptor

Bottom line

Russian startup Thermopylae has presented SPART, a modular anti-drone interceptor rocket designed for NATO Cat 2/3 drones and turbojet kamikazes.

Why it matters

The development of a modular, multi-platform interceptor suggests Russia is attempting to standardize and scale its counter-drone arsenal across diverse platforms, potentially complicating air defense planning for NATO forces operating in contested environments.

Russian startup Thermopylae unveiled the SPART interceptor rocket, a modular system designed to counter NATO Category 2 and 3 drones as well as turbojet kamikaze drones. The system is mountable on heavy UAVs, UGVs, and USVs, indicating a push toward distributed, multi-platform short-range air defense capabilities within the Russian military.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

Беспилотники (дроны, БПЛА, UAV)source Borigin17 Aug 2026 t.me
Original text (excerpt)
Стартап Thermopylae представил малогабаритный противовоздушный перехватчик SPART ( Small Pursuer Anti-drone Rocket Technology ). Комплекс спроектирован для массового и экономически эффективного уничтожения ударных и разведывательных БПЛА 2-й и 3-й категорий по классификации НАТО,

NamedThermopylaeSPARTTopicselectronic warfare components manufacturing

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History · version 1 · first published 17 Aug 2026 · last substantive update 17 Aug 2026

Cite this finding

Robot War (2026). Russian startup presents modular SPART anti-drone interceptor. Hetzner OSINT, 17 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-17--russian-startup-presents-modular-spart-anti-drone-interceptor/

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  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-17--russian-startup-presents-modular-spart-anti-drone-interceptor/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding B3}
}

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