# Black Bird Interceptor: Alta Ares drone Canonical ID: `6d47e594-a344-4c63-a438-7896e5625e0e` - **Slug:** alta-ares-black-bird - **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 3 ## Deployments - [alta-ares-black-bird-estonia](/deployments/alta-ares-black-bird-estonia.md) at Estonia (id: `baf39a22-141d-4df9-ada9-c5455c79e62e`) - [alta-ares-black-bird-france](/deployments/alta-ares-black-bird-france.md) at France (id: `b27a40ed-2ee1-48c4-9224-75f6ffb5e4aa`) - [alta-ares-black-bird-ukraine](/deployments/alta-ares-black-bird-ukraine.md) at Ukraine (id: `46df109f-38ef-4b5f-97ff-6c159d18e9ca`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Black Bird Interceptor? Medium-range (30 km) AI-guided interceptor drone designed to counter cruise missiles and drone threats. X-Lock is short-range (15 km) variant. ### How much does Black Bird Interceptor cost? Black Bird Interceptor's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Black Bird Interceptor from Alta Ares. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Black Bird Interceptor actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Black Bird Interceptor is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Black Bird Interceptor? Black Bird Interceptor is made by Alta Ares, based in Paris, France. ### Where is Black Bird Interceptor deployed? 3 verified deployments of Black Bird Interceptor are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Estonia, France, Ukraine. ### Can you buy Black Bird Interceptor? Black Bird Interceptor is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Black Bird Interceptor? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Black Bird Interceptor include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Wing Delivery Aircraft, MQ-9 Reaper, Prime Air MK30. ### How does Black Bird Interceptor compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)? Black Bird Interceptor and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Black Bird Interceptor has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Black Bird Interceptor's maturity stage? Black Bird Interceptor is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-06-airbus-and-alta-ares-sign-partnership-to-develop-europes-air-defence-solutions ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/6d47e594-a344-4c63-a438-7896e5625e0e · canonical URL: /models/alta-ares-black-bird_