UVision to develop new versions of its loitering munitions for the U.S. Armed Forces

Published on September 2, 2023

The U.S. facility of Israeli company Uvision is set to develop new versions of its Hero-120 loitering munitions, tailored to meet the specific operational needs of the U.S. Armed Forces. The move aims to enhance Uvision's competitive standing against American munition manufacturers. Uvision was awarded a contract in early 2022 to supply the Hero-120 for the U.S. Marine Corps Organic Precision Fire Mounted (OPF-M) System, which will be integrated with various military vehicles like the LAV-M, JLTV, and LRUSV. The Hero-120 system is a high-precision, mid-range, anti-armor weapon system designed for a variety of targets, including tanks and fortifications. Sources indicate that the focus for new versions will include longer endurance, immunity against new defense systems, and a wider variety of warheads.

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