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EOS Technologie’s Veloce 330 loitering munition demonstrates breakthrough speed in tests

EOS Technologie has recently tested a loitering munition that achieved remarkable speeds of up to 400 km/h. This test is part of the LARINAE programme.

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AeroVironment was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for the first phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program of record. AV’s Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition system (LMS) will provide the Marine Corps with organic, anti-armor/anti-personnel, precision fires capability at the tactical level. AV was awarded an initial order of USD 8.9 million on a contract with a maximum potential value of USD 249 million.

AeroVironment to supply U.S. Marine Corps with Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition systems

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AV’s Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition system (LMS) will provide the Marine Corps with organic, anti-armor/anti-personnel, precision fires capability at the tactical level.

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The U.S. subsidiary of the Israeli company UVision and the U.S. company SAIC have signed an agreement for the manufacture of UVision's Hero 120 loitering weapon systems in the U.S.

Hero 120 loitering munition system to be manufactured in the U.S

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The U.S. subsidiary of the Israeli company UVision and the U.S. company SAIC have signed an agreement for the manufacture of UVision’s Hero 120 loitering weapon systems in the U.S.

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ALTIUS-700M brings unmatched payload capacity to the loitering munitions market, combining multi-domain launch, proven collaborative autonomy, and category-leading range with a larger, penetrating warhead to kill or disable armored targets and infrastructure. In September, Anduril Industries executed the first end-to-end live fire test for ALTIUS-700M at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, and demonstrated flawless system performance with direct hits across six missions.

ALTIUS-700M hits all targets in successful test of largest loitering munition on the market

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ALTIUS-700M offers up to 100 miles of range and 75 minutes of flight time, providing warfighters with longer standoff distance and increased loitering time on-station to locate targets and deliver kinetic effects.

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Russian company Vostok Design Bureauu Biuro Projektowe Wostok has announced the commencement of mass production of the Scalpel loitering munition system. This was made possible following the successful completion of tests that lasted since autumn 2023. By the end of this year, several thousand units of the Scalpel are expected to be produced. This type of weapon is used by the Russians in war in Ukraine, where it operates alongside various types of reconnaissance UAVs.

Russia launches mass production of Scalpel loitering munition

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Russian company Vostok Design Bureau Biuro Projektowe Wostok has announced the commencement of mass production of the Scalpel loitering munition system.

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With the renewed tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Baku is negotiating the purchase of additional Israeli-made weapon systems, with a focus on advanced loitering systems.

Azerbaijan to buy more loitering systems from Israeli defence industry

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With the renewed tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Baku is negotiating the purchase of additional Israeli-made weapon systems, with a focus on advanced loitering systems.

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Russian company ZALA Aero, a company of Kalashnikov Group, has announced the development of a new loitering munition, designated as Izdeliye 55 (or Product 55). It is said to be even more effective, based on the combat-proven Lancet drone used in Ukraine. Russian industry declares that Izdeliye 55 will be resistant to electronic warfare and jamming.

Izdeliye 55: ZALA Aero introduces new type of loitering munition

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Russian company ZALA Aero, a company of Kalashnikov Group, has announced the development of a new loitering munition, designated as Izdeliye 55 (or Product 55).

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two separate agreements with two countries to deliver long range loitering munitions. The contracts’ combined value is USD 145 million. These two significant orders follow a previous contract signed earlier this year, that has also declared the purchase of IAI's long range loitering munitions. This series of orders represent the growing global demand for IAI's long range loitering munition family and demonstrates IAI's unique capability in this market segment.

IAI signs two deals for loitering munition systems

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two separate agreements with two countries to deliver long range loitering munitions.

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STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. a developer of national and modern systems within the Turkish defence sector has recorded another major export success in the field of tactical mini UAV’s, further cementing its pioneering position in Türkiye, the compnay said in a press release.

STM wins first export order for ALPAGU loitering munition system [VIDEO]

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STM sector has recorded another major export success in the field of tactical mini UAV’s, further cementing its pioneering position in Türkiye, the compnay said in a press release.

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