Israel’s Uvision Looks to Cement US Army Ties After Nearly $1B Loitering Munition Win

Israel’s Uvision looks to cement US Army ties after nearly $1B loitering munition win

“This award reflects the growing demand for loitering munitions and validates the operational value of the HERO 120 and the HERO family of systems,” CEO of Uvision Group Ran Gozali said in a press release.

U.S. Army Awards $982 Million Contract to Mistral and UVision for HERO 120 Loitering Munitions

The U.S. Army announced a multi-year contract worth $982 million to Mistral Inc. and UVision Inc. under the Lethal Unmanned System (LUS) program. The HERO 120 is a mid-range “kamikaze” drone designed for precision strikes against armored and other high-value targets. Developed by Israel’s UVision Air Ltd., the parent company of UVision Inc., the HERO 120 provides organic surveillance and strike capabilities. In this contract, Mistral, the Bethes…