Loitering munition on the move

Israel's UVision Air (Stand S9-140) is a specialist in loitering munitions (LM) and has developed the Hero range of systems that can be adapted for use from a wide range of land and naval platforms. At DSEI the company is highlighting the Hero LM mounted on an Einsa Neton all-terrain vehicle (pictured), aimed at special forces. As well as its ability to cover the roughest terrain, the Neton is fast, with a top speed of 160km/h. Weighing about 2,000kg, the vehicle can be transported by air, and has a payload capacity of 1,000kg. It can carry nine troops. The Hero system comprises two launch tubes mounted on the rear flatbed of the vehicle. As well as permitting the munitions to be launched from the vehicle, the system allows the launch tubes to be removed for dismounted operations. UVision is also showcasing its LM range, including a new version of the Hero-120. This is a portable, customisable loitering weapon system that can be fitted with various multipurpose warheads. It is intended for precision attacks against hard targets such as armoured vehicles and concrete fortifications, and its low-collateral damage effects allow it to be used in urban areas. In its compact, manpack configuration, Hero-120 has an endurance of more than an hour and a loitering range of up to 40km. It offers advanced abort and target re-engagement capabilities. Other systems on display are the Hero-30 LM with a 30-minute endurance and 100kt speed, and the Hero- 400EC long-range LM with an endurance of two hours. UVision is also showing a compact Hero LM simulator that is used to train operators.