Intra Defense Nathir X EW UAV
Type: Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Saudi Arabia
Manufacturer: EDGE Group UAE
Overview
Saudi indigenous electronic warfare unmanned aerial vehicle unveiled 2026 representing domestic defense industry advancement in sophisticated EW capabilities. Nathir X developed by Intra Defense Technologies features electronic warfare payload for jamming enemy communications and radars, signals intelligence gathering, protecting friendly forces from RF-guided weapons, and potentially counter-drone operations. Represents Saudi Vision 2030 goals developing indigenous defense technologies reducing foreign dependence. Early prototype stage with production and operational deployment expected late 2020s.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 GCS |
|---|---|
| payload | Electronic jamming and SIGINT suite |
| range_km | 300 |
| weight_kg | 150 |
| endurance_h | 12 |
| max_speed_kmh | 180 |
| frequency_range | 2-18 GHz |
Operators
- Saudi Arabia
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