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The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) signed a 10-year framework agreement worth $181 million with AeroVironment subsidiary Arcturus UAV to procure JUMP 20 fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems. The JUMP 20 drones, which feature over 13 hours of endurance and a 185-kilometer operational range, will enhance the Danish Army's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities and be integrated into the 1st Brigade. Deliveries commenced in 2025, with the modular design allowing for integration of future technologies.