Weapons

High-Precision Loitering Munition System Unveiled

A new high-precision loitering munition system developed by UVision has been unveiled.

The Hero-400EC is an enlarged, extended-range, extremely precise loitering munition system equipped with a multi-purpose warhead.

The system’s unique cruciform aerodynamic design delivers high-accuracy and reduces collateral damage. Its electric motor enables it to loiter silently above a target, ready to instantly respond to pop-up threats. The system is in an advanced stage of development, with customer demonstrations planned for later this year.

According to the company, the Hero-400EC is a loitering munition system using man-in-the loop technology and advanced Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) payloads that can locate, track and strike static or moving targets with pinpoint accuracy and surprise. The system features a low noise and thermal signature modular multi-tube launcher that is adaptable to a wide range of platforms, thereby offering air, land, and sea capabilities.

The abort capability allows automatic re-entry into the loitering mode, re-engagement of the enemy, or return to the recovery area using a parachute. This makes Hero-400EC a cost-effective weapon of choice on today’s asymmetric battlefield.