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Oct 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Zone 5 CEO says Eclipse found a market niche
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Zone 5 CEO Thomas Akers said the company has found a place in the drone-interceptor market with its new Eclipse system. He said the startup’s recent acquisition by Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg offers an “immediate step change”; Zone 5’s portfolio now ranges from a reusable drone interceptor to a low-cost cruise missile.
WHO: Zone 5 CEO Thomas Akers
WHAT: Akers said Zone 5 has found a place in the drone-interceptor market with its new Eclipse system.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM ET
WHERE: Norway
WHY: Akers said the new Eclipse system helped Zone 5 find a place in the drone-interceptor market.
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