Wrap Technologies announced a purchase order for 20 MERLIN‑1 counter‑UAS systems from Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Group, marking its first entry into the U.K. public‑safety market.
The MERLIN‑1 is a modular, non‑lethal payload that can be mounted on a drone to entangle and neutralize hostile aircraft mid‑flight. The order does not disclose a financial value, but it represents a new revenue stream for Wrap and a tangible sign of growing international demand for its non‑lethal counter‑drone solutions.
Wrap’s counter‑drone strategy is part of a broader ecosystem that includes the BolaWrap 150, WrapReality training platform, and WrapVision body‑worn camera system. The company has been targeting 100 % revenue growth in 2026, and the 20‑unit order supports that trajectory by expanding its customer base beyond the United States.
The order comes as Wrap prepares the MERLIN‑1 and its companion DFR‑X platform for market readiness in Q2 2026. In addition, the company has partnered with Vector and submitted Project Merlin‑1KC to the U.S. Army’s xTech Counter‑Strike competition, underscoring its push into defense and public‑safety markets.
Industry analysts note that the counter‑drone market is projected to exceed $15 billion by 2030, though other estimates range from $6.8 billion to $14.5 billion. The order’s timing aligns with Wrap’s recent Q4 2025 results, which showed a 62 % revenue increase to $1.4 million and a 15 % year‑over‑year rise in full‑year 2025 revenue to $5.2 million, despite widening net losses.
President Jared Novick said, "Global public safety is changing quickly, and the rise of drones means human‑machine interactions are becoming a more immediate part of the operating environment. We believe those interactions must begin with safer, more responsible options." He added, "This pre‑order implies growing recognition that non‑lethal capabilities are not optional add‑ons, but an essential layer of modern public safety, security, and critical infrastructure protection."
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