This $30k rocket-launching drone killer is evolving

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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The VAMPIRE system was thrown together in a matter of months to help Ukraine shoot down one-way drones, and now it is evolving. Originally designed with a simple rocket-launcher and laser-designator, it will now incorporate automatic weapons and electronic countermeasures to shoot down drones from the air, sea and land.

We break down all the new VAMPIRE systems like the Killcode and Black Wake, and discuss how finally it seems that the math to kill drones might actually be in our favor.

Intro - 00:00-00:58
Ad read - 00:58-02:03
What is VAMPIRE - 02:03-06:02
Use in Ukraine- 06:02-07:40
New VAMPIRES - 07:40-11:05
Why it matters and drawbacks - 11:05-End

Written by: Kyle Gunn
Edited by: Savvy

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