Saab reveals new Nimbrix Counter-UAS missile

Swedish company Saab has revealed Nimbrix, its first ever dedicated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) missile. The missile has been developed to counter the increasing threat from small UASs on the battlefield.

The fire-and-forget missile is being rapidly developed at Saab with the aim of delivering a system featuring a target seeker, a hard-kill warhead, and a small footprint, all at a low cost, the company says. It will be up to 5 km range with an active seeker to track its target. Its warhead can effectively engage and defeat swarms of UASs using an air-burst mode.

“Nimbrix is our answer to the unmanned aerial threats which have escalated in the last few years,” says Stefan Öberg, head of Saab’s Missile Systems business unit. “It is cost-effective, which is critical given the proliferation of UASs on the battlefield. Nimbrix benefits from our long experience of air defence, together with an agile way of responding to new needs.”

The missile is a ground-launched system and can be operated independently or as part of a larger air defence system, says Saab. With flexible mounting options to fit different customer requirements, Nimbrix can be also be fixed  or vehicle mounted. The cost-effective nature of the missile contributes to maximising deployed numbers to generate sufficient air defence coverage. 

Customer discussions are ongoing, the company adds, and Saab aims to make its first deliveries in 2026.