Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Rogue 1 Loitering Munition System at SOF Week

Published on May 7, 2024



New lethal unmanned aerial system will deliver unmatched versatility and survivability, with unique fuzing system that allows safe drone recovery and re-use.

Mission-specific payload options will enable teams to engage various enemy target types beyond line of sight.

TAMPA, Fla., May 7, 2024 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), is introducing its new Rogue 1™ loitering munition system at this week’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week convention in Tampa.

Rogue 1 is a next-generation, rapidly deployed, and optionally-lethal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) that enables warfighters to conduct precision-strikes against moving and stationary armored targets, soft-skinned vehicles, and dismounted threats. An advanced fuzing system on Rogue 1 features a first-of-its-kind mechanical interrupt that allows the aircraft to be safely recovered and reused when targets are disengaged or missions are aborted.

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