Saab has presented a prototype of the Nimbrix air defense missile, which the Swedish company is developing to counter mass unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. The new product was unveiled at the DALO Industry Days 2026 exhibition in Denmark, according to Defense News.
The developers are betting on the missile's low cost to enable its use against a large number of drones. Nimbrix is designed to defeat NATO class 1 and 2 drones, including devices weighing up to 600 kg.
How the system works
After launch, the missile independently acquires the target using an infrared guidance seeker. Currently, the launch is conducted from a tripod with four missiles, but in the future version, the container is expected to accommodate 9-12 ammunition units. The prototype's engagement range is 2.5 km, and Saab plans to increase it to 5 km.
Timeline and plans
Nimbrix has not yet been tested in combat conditions. The company plans to begin sales in 2027 and series production in 2028. In the future, the system is planned to be installed not only on stationary launchers, but also on vehicles and ships.
- Recall that Fire Point revealed the cost of building its factory in Denmark.
- Also, a joint Ukrainian-Danish drone manufacturing facility will be launched in Denmark.
Cheap interceptors for mass drone attacks are currently being developed by several countries simultaneously — and the question is who will bring the concept to mass production faster than their drone competitor.
