Featured NewsProduct NewsMilitaryU.S. Government Secures $73 Million Contract with UVision and Mistral for Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions

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06 June 2024

UVision Inc., a global leader in aerial loitering systems, and Mistral Inc., a distinguished player in the US defense industry, have secured a $73,552,208 contract with the U.S. Government to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract includes munitions, spare parts, engineering change proposals, new equipment training, and conversion from organic precision fires-mounted to medium-range precision strike systems.

The Hero-120SF Loitering Munition System is a state-of-the-art, mid-range, anti-tank system designed specifically for heavy strikes against armored targets like tanks, vehicles, and other hard targets on the modern battlefield. With its ability to cause minimal collateral damage and equipped with a range of multi-purpose warheads, the Hero-120SF provides operational users with an unparalleled effective engagement solution.

Tailored for Special Forces operations, the Hero-120SF includes enhancements such as improved payload capacity, advanced guidance systems, and increased flexibility for deployment from various platforms.

Major General (Ret.) Avi Mizrachi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UVision USA, stated, "This significant contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command, a uniquely important entity, supported by our strong partnership with Mistral, underscores the commitment of both UVision and Mistral to provide cutting-edge technology and operational expertise to safeguard US national security."

Production of the Hero-120SF will take place at UVision USA's facilities in Virginia and at the new SAIC plant that opened in March. Mistral Inc, the exclusive representative of UVision in the USA, and the prime contractor of this contract,  offering the Hero series to meet the discerning needs of the United States military will oversee the industrial and commercial aspects of the contract.

The work under this contract is expected to be completed by 2029.

About UVision USA Ltd.

UVision USA delivers combat-proven Unmanned Aerial Loitering Munition (ALM) Systems providing militaries around the globe with precise and effective operational attack capabilities. Its innovative, cost-effective ‘HERO’ series of Aerial Loitering Munitions are based on cutting edge technology and extensive field experience. The ‘HERO’ Systems provide high precision strike capability. The unique aerodynamic platform is designed for extreme flight and attack profiles for the most precise strike in their class.

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