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- U.S. Army orders $186M in Switchblade drones
- U.S. Army requests $25M for Blackbeard hypersonic weapon
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D2D-COMMS1d ago
US Army turns to Ukraine-tested drones to counter Iranian UAV threat
U.S. Army is deploying the Merops interceptor drone, developed by Perennial Autonomy, to counter Iranian-made Shahed drones. The Army acquired 13,000 units within eight days, with costs projected to drop below $10,000 per unit. The Merops features a range of 5-20 km and speeds up to 280 km/h, enhancing air defense capabilities against mass drone attacks.
BUS-PLATFORM6d ago
AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
AeroVironment has launched the MAYHEM 10, a multifunctional drone capable of reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike missions, enhancing its Switchblade family. The drone supports a 10-pound payload, exceeds 62 miles in range, and offers 50 minutes of endurance. The U.S. Army previously ordered $186 million worth of Switchblade variants, including the 600 and 300 models.