Event
Lithuania buys 48 Merops interceptors as NATO evaluates low-cost counter-UAS systems
Key points
- Lithuania bought 48 Merops interceptors from Perennial Autonomy on April 22, 2026.
- The purchase followed Merops deployments and training with Polish and Romanian forces along NATO's eastern flank.
- Perennial confirmed Merops can intercept Shahed, Gerbera and similar targets, giving the product a clear NATO procurement signal outside the U.S. contract.
Company context
Perennial Autonomy is a U.S. defense autonomy company building AI-enabled counter-UAS systems and low-cost interceptor drones for tactical air defense. Its public product evidence is strongest around Merops and Bumblebee, with Hornet referenced as part of the broader contract portfolio but not yet detailed enough for a standalone product profile.
Context
- Company
- Perennial Autonomy
- Segment
- Defense
- Event type
- Commercial Order
- Geography
- Menlo Park, California · United States