photo above: Uvision’s HERO 120 loitering munition system

Mistral and Uvision Inc. (formerly known as UVision USA), announced today that the U.S. Army awarded a multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $982,000,000 for the Lethal Unmanned System (LUS) program to procure, field, train, and sustain the HERO 120 loitering munition system. This contract covers system deliveries, training, and lifecycle sustainment. Initial deliveries are expected to begin in early 2026.

The HERO 120 was developed by Israel-based Uvision Air (the parent company of Uvision Inc.) and was tested in battle. It is mid-range loitering munitions optimized for precision engagement of armored and high- value targets. With an operating range of 60Km and a 4.5Kg, It is built for land, sea and air engagements. HERO 120 integrates on armored vehicles, naval vessels and even rotary-wing platforms, such as Combat Helicopters, while remaining deployable by forward teams from concealed or stand-off positions.

It consists of a pneumatic launch, gimbaled EO/IR seeker and advanced image processing to enable precise man-in-the-loop control. Mistral Inc. will serve as the prime contractor responsible for system integration, the lethality package, program management, and sustainment support, while Uvision will be resposible for the technical expertise and training. “This contract marks a significant milestone in our partnership with the U.S. Army and our strategic collaboration with UVision,” said Yoav Banai, Senior Vice President at Mistral Inc.

Uvision reported that The HERO120 has demonstrated effectiveness across varied operational environments, providing soldiers with an organic, increased battlefield awareness, identification, tracking, and precision engagement capabilities. “Its open architecture, modular design and advanced payload options make it ideal for both conventional and asymmetric operations.”

Mistral is a U.S. systems integrator and defense technology company delivering solutions to the U.S. government and allied partners. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with production and integration facilities in Nottingham, Maryland, Mistral is a trusted member of the U.S. defense industrial base. Israel-based Uvision Group is a global leader in loitering munitions and smart integrated systems. Uvision Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Uvision Air. It is headquartered in Stafford VA, and has two production facilities in the US.