Built by Sky-Watch and Coastal Defense—two of AIRO’s specialist brands—the RQ-35 is designed for combat adaptability, real-time target acquisition, and seamless battlefield system integration. Operated autonomously, the system enables persistent aerial surveillance and communication without requiring constant input from users.
“Sky-Watch has spent years refining ISR systems in close partnership with frontline operators,” said Martin Schousboe, CEO of Sky-Watch. “The RQ-35 reflects that legacy—built for resilience, autonomy, and mission success in the world’s most challenging environments. With AIRO replicating our manufacturing capabilities in Phoenix, we’re ensuring that U.S. forces have direct access to the same trusted technology, backed by a secure and scalable domestic supply chain.”
Over 500 missions have been successfully completed by each RQ-35 system, with the fleet flying tens of thousands of operational sorties. The drone is trusted by NATO allies and actively deployed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, proving its reliability in contested and degraded environments.
Live demonstrations led by AIRO product experts and operational veterans will highlight RQ-35’s combat-tested features. Attendees will engage in mission planning discussions and review operational insights from current deployments and advanced training scenarios.
“It’s an honor to bring together two of AIRO’s most distinguished brands—Sky-Watch and Coastal Defense—at Modern Warfare Week,” said Captain Joe Burns, CEO of AIRO. “This event highlights how our integrated approach delivers more than just technology—it delivers mission-ready solutions shaped by real-world experience and operational insight. At the center of this capability is Sky-Watch, whose leadership in autonomous ISR continues to set the global standard. Combined with our U.S.-based manufacturing and certification expertise, AIRO is uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of U.S. and allied forces. Our commitment to U.S. defense readiness is further underscored by our dedicated manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, being established to produce RQ-35 and other drone solutions and electronics for U.S. clients—ensuring domestic production, rapid delivery, and supply chain resilience.”
Chirinjeev Kathuria, Executive Chairman of AIRO, said: “AIRO was founded to unify best-in-class capabilities across aerospace, autonomy, and defense—and that strategy is delivering real results. In addition to our core ISR platforms, we’re expanding our drone ecosystem with loitering munitions and high-speed interceptor drones through previously announced letters of intent to form joint ventures with Nord Drone and Bullet. These initiatives strengthen and broaden our ability to deliver a full-spectrum solution. Modern Warfare Week provides the ideal stage to showcase how these advancements, combined with our integrated platform, are shaping the future of integrated drone solutions and strengthening defense readiness for U.S. and allied forces.”
Modern Warfare Week brings together military professionals, innovators, and strategic partners to explore the future of special operations and defence technology. AIRO’s participation underscores its expanding role in supporting mission-ready capabilities through integrated drone systems and U.S.-based manufacturing.
