VORTEX-E

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates

The VORTEX‑E is a fully autonomous counter‑drone system (with manual capability) designed to physically intercept small- to medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles, using non‑explosive, kinetic methods.

In development.

Although confirmed information remains limited, there has been reporting on the VORTEX‑E’s development, with potential operational capability projected for 2027–2028.

On Nov. 17, 2025, European Defence Review reported that EDGE unveiled the VORTEX‑E at the Dubai Airshow...

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