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advanced capabilities include striking targets with high tracking
precision and lock-on, a last-second-mission-abort, and reengagement
for a second attack attempt or change of target.
Its versatile installment configurations (man-packed, vehicle
mounted or stationary) make it suitable for a diverse range of
operational scenarios.
The Hero-120 Loitering Munition System is a mid-range,
anti-armor loitering munition system which meets the complex
requirements of the modern battlefield. Hero-120 is a
high-precision smart loitering munition system with a unique
aerodynamic structure that carries out pinpoint strikes against
anti-armor, anti-material and anti-personnel targets, including
tanks, vehicles, concrete fortifications, and other soft targets
in populated urban areas. The Hero-120's high-precision
capability ensures minimal collateral damage. Its wide range
of multi-purpose warheads enables the operational user to effectively
engage all targets.
The Hero-400EC Loitering Munition System is a longrange,
high-precision loitering munition system with a low
acoustic, visual and thermal signature that can locate, track
and strike static and moving targets with high accuracy, and
minimal collateral damage. Precision strike capabilities, extended
endurance of up to two hours, and a multi-purpose
warhead ‒ including concrete piercing, anti-tank, and antipersonnel
that handle different types of targets with exceptional
accuracy ‒ enable long-range and versatile missions.
Due to its maneuverability, the Hero-400EC provides an adMetal
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Bethesda, MD
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he Applied Science & Technology Research
Organization, commonly known
as ASTRO America, announced that it has
been selected to manage a new U.S. Army
initiative to develop and deliver a hull-scale
tool using metal additive manufacturing
technology. Known as the " Jointless Hull
Project, " the effort aims to provide improved
production speeds, reduced production
costs, reduced vehicle weight, greater vehicle
performance, and increased survivability.
" The mission is to develop a large-scale
tool capable of producing single, jointless
combat vehicle hulls at a near net size of 30
feet ¥ 20 feet ¥ 12 feet in size, " said Larry " LJ " Holmes, Principal
Investigator at ASTRO America. " Additive manufacturing at a
massive scale holds the potential to transform the way vehicles
are built for the military while reducing supply chain fragility. "
The Jointless Hull Project is being contracted through LIFT,
the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported na40
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mid-air abort capability that enables automatic reentry
into loitering mode, re-engagement, or return to the recovery
area using a parachute.
The Hero Training and Simulation System provides realistic
virtual training for the Hero series of Loitering Munitions.
With three configurations - classroom, portable and embedded
in the operational control unit - it presents a comprehensive
solution for Hero operators, enabling a higher level of
training flexibility. The classroom configuration provides a robust
simulation solution with a rich and versatile scenario
generator for multiple trainees. The portable and embedded
field simulator configurations give Hero operators continuous
hands-on training, at various levels, during deployments,
maintaining the highest level of operational proficiency and
readiness - anytime, anywhere.
UVision Air Ltd. designs and manufactures combat-proven
smart Loitering Munition systems, providing military organizations
around the globe with precise and effective operational attack
capabilities. The HERO family of systems provide high-precision
strike capabilities, based on unique aerodynamic
platform configurations. UVision Air's loitering munitions are
designed with unique flight qualities for precision attack munitions,
integrating advanced airborne guidance and sophisticated
navigation algorithms, integrated with C4I stations,
meeting the requirements of today's modern battlefield challenges
for combat in complex and dynamic environments.
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tional manufacturing innovation institute, while the Michigan-based
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development
Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC)
is directing the technical program. The Army's Rock Island
Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing Technology Center is also a
key partner on this project and will ultimately serve as the lowww.aerodefensetech.com
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