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UK Greenjets Kestrel impeller interceptor targets Geran/Shahed; 30 km range disputed

Published 24 July 2026

British company Greenjets has developed a Kestrel drone interceptor using impeller propulsion, designed to intercept Geran and Shahed-type loitering munitions at a claimed speed of 500–600 km/h with a 30 km engagement range. Russian UAV engineering commentary challenged the 30 km range figure, arguing that impeller energy efficiency makes sustained endurance at that distance implausible — a concern relevant to any operator evaluating the system for operational deployment.

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