The Cicada air-defense drone, developed by Germany’s Diehl Defence, is set to enter serial production in 2026. Designed as a counter-UAV system, Cicada is a lightweight (under 50 kg) drone equipped with an active radar seeker (ARH) and an electric motor. Key Specifications: - Payload: 0.5 kg (either a fragmentation warhead or a special deployable net for intercepting drones). - Speed: Up to 200 km/h. - Maximum Engagement Range: 12 km. - Operational Ceiling: 5 km.