AeroVironment to display eVTOL P550 at AUSA 2024

More from AUSA 2024 News

• Polaris upgrades MRZR for heavier payloads and announces US Air Force contracts

  A reinforced version of the 6x6 MRZR ultra-light mobility vehicle can transport a payload of approximately 1,360kg and munitions such as Northrop Grumman’s Jackal.

• EOS looks to improve CUAS capability as further development and deployment continue

  EOS Defense Systems remote weapon stations (RWS) have been in service in Ukraine. The company has seen users deploy it for CUAS roles in a war where drones have been heavily used.

• Oshkosh Defense continues work on Stryker weapon system fixes

  Oshkosh Defense has faced a series of delays due to trial issues with just 100 of 269 contracted Stryker Medium Calibre Weapon Systems having been delivered to the US Army so far.

• WaveAerospace aims to launch production of new UAS platforms in 2025

  WaveAerospace has been showcasing its MULE heavy-lift VTOL UAS, designed for contested logistics missions with a payload capacity of more than 40kg and up to four hours of endurance, while also introducing Huntress, a fast multirotor UAS. Both will be expected to enter production by 2025.

• General Atomics’ Long-Range Manoeuvring Projectile nears testing

  Designed for launch from 155mm conventional artillery systems, General Atomics’ latest missile could reach low-rate initial production by 2026.

• Defence Insight Briefs: The analyst view of the UGV market (video)

  The market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense.