Speed is becoming the UK’s latest answer to evolving aerial threats, with the unveiling of two new high-speed interceptors designed for “fast-paced, precise engagements.”
Developed by London Defence R&D, the Baby Raptor and the larger Raptor XL are intended to perform missions where legacy systems may lack the reaction speed needed to counter modern threats.
Both interceptors are designed to autonomously track and engage targets, using artificial intelligence to exploit narrow engagement windows at high velocity.
Central to the design is the company’s Raptor Pilot AI Pro, an onboard autonomous flight and targeting system that stabilizes the interceptor and enables accurate target tracking during high-speed operations.
By fusing navigation data with visual sensing, the system can execute engagements without direct human control, allowing missions to be completed even under demanding conditions.
“The future of security is not just detection — it’s rapid, intelligent response in the sky,” the company said in a social media statement.
Details on production schedules for the Baby Raptor and Raptor XL have not yet been disclosed.
