MEROPS counter-drone system
Coverage of MEROPS counter-drone system in the Nexus archive.
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets to shoot down a suspected Russian ‘Shahed type’ drone, marking the fourth recent violation of NATO airspace
Romania shot down a suspected Russian 'Shahed type' drone over the Black Sea using F-16 jets, marking the fourth recent violation of NATO airspace. The incident occurred in coordination with NATO, which confirmed the drone's origin and emphasized the alliance's readiness to defend against threats.
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone over the Black Sea, the third such incident in three days. The drone was identified as a Shahed type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, and the action was taken by NATO-operated F-16 jets from Romania's air force.
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone over the Black Sea, marking the third such incident in three days. The drone, identified as a Shahed type used by Russia in Ukraine, was intercepted by NATO-operated F-16 jets. Romania has deployed the MEROPS counter-drone system to address ongoing drone threats near its NATO and EU airspace.
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Romania shot down a suspected Russian Shahed drone over the Black Sea, the third such incident in three days, using F-16 jets under NATO command. The drone incursions, which include a previous incident in Estonia, have prompted NATO and EU allies to reinforce defenses, including Romania's deployment of the MEROPS counter-drone system.