UVision Secures Contract to Supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions to U.S. Special Ops Command
The contract, worth over $73.5 million, is expected to be completed by May 2029
By Eyal Boguslavsky, Israel Defense, 06/06/2024
https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/62242
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Photo: UVision
Israel’s UVision Inc., a global leader in aerial loitering systems, and its exclusive U.S. representative, Mistral Inc., have secured a $73,552,208 contract with the U.S. Government to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract includes munitions, spare parts, engineering change proposals, new equipment training, and conversion from organic precision fires-mounted to medium-range precision strike systems. The work under this contract is expected to be completed by 2029.
Photo: UVision
According to UVision, the Hero-120SF Loitering Munition System is a mid-range, anti-tank system designed specifically for heavy strikes against armored targets such as tanks, vehicles, and other hard targets on the modern battlefield. With its ability to cause minimal collateral damage and equipped with a range of multi-purpose warheads, the Hero-120SF provides operational users with an unparalleled effective engagement solution. Tailored for Special Forces operations, the Hero-120SF includes enhancements such as improved payload capacity, advanced guidance systems, and increased flexibility for deployment from various platforms.
The contract, worth over $73.5 million, is expected to be completed by May 2029
By Eyal Boguslavsky, Israel Defense, 06/06/2024
https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/62242
Israel’s UVision Inc., a global leader in aerial loitering systems, and its exclusive U.S. representative, Mistral Inc., have secured a $73,552,208 contract with the U.S. Government to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract includes munitions, spare parts, engineering change proposals, new equipment training, and conversion from organic precision fires-mounted to medium-range precision strike systems. The work under this contract is expected to be completed by 2029.
According to UVision, the Hero-120SF Loitering Munition System is a mid-range, anti-tank system designed specifically for heavy strikes against armored targets such as tanks, vehicles, and other hard targets on the modern battlefield. With its ability to cause minimal collateral damage and equipped with a range of multi-purpose warheads, the Hero-120SF provides operational users with an unparalleled effective engagement solution. Tailored for Special Forces operations, the Hero-120SF includes enhancements such as improved payload capacity, advanced guidance systems, and increased flexibility for deployment from various platforms.
UVision demonstrated multi-container launcher for HERO loitering ammunition
Hero-120 loitering munition system - Full mission
Production of the Hero-120SF will take place at UVision USA's facilities in Virginia and at the new SAIC plant that opened in March. Mistral Inc., the prime contractor for this contract, will oversee the industrial and commercial aspects, offering the Hero series to meet the discerning needs of the United States military.
Hero-120 Loitering munition system - Launch from a boat
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