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US Army PEO Aviation · US
US Army PEO Aviation has awarded AeroVironment a contract valued at $76,000,000 for approximately 6 million Switchblade 300 loitering munitions, which are lightweight, backpackable, tube-launched kamikaze drones designed for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles. The man-portable UAVs, for infantry units, provide real-time video, GPS targeting, a 10-20 km range and 15-20 minute endurance. The award was made on 30 April 2020.
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The 'Switchblade 300 Procurement (6M)' contract, valued at $76,000,000, funds the acquisition of approximately 6 million Switchblade 300 loitering munitions—lightweight, backpackable, tube-launched kamikaze drones designed for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles. These man-portable UAVs (weighing ~2.5-2.7 kg) provide real-time video, GPS targeting, 10-20 km range, 15-20 minute endurance, and low-collateral effects for infantry units.
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