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Merops

American  
[mee-rops] / ˈmi rɒps /

noun

  1. (in theIliad ) a Percosian augur who foresaw and unsuccessfully tried to prevent the death of his sons in the Trojan War.


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The maker of Merops, the drone interceptor battle-tested in Ukraine and Iran, struck a deal to manufacture its product in Germany, in the latest move by Europe to capitalize on Ukrainian-related defense technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Merops will be manufactured in partnership with Perennial and Munich-based Twentyfour Industries, according to Twentyfour.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A spokeswoman for Perennial said the company produces a substantial number of Merops systems in Ukraine and in broader Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

While not as sophisticated as Merops, the Bullet costs about a tenth as much and is up to 100 mph faster.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The Rufous Bee-eater, or Merops Rufus, constructs also a very singular nest.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 361, Supplementary Issue (1829) by Various

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