Mistral Inc. and UVision Inc. have landed a $982 million multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply HERO 120 loitering munitions under the Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) program for the US Army.
The contract covers system deliveries, training, and lifecycle sustainment. The HERO 120, developed by UVision and integrated by Mistral, offers tactical units a lightweight, high-precision loitering munition capable of engaging targets in complex environments.
Mistral’s role as prime contractor includes system integration, lethality package development, program management, and sustainment support.
“The award underscores the Army's focus on precision strike capabilities, and operational effectiveness,” read a press release by the company.
Tactical edge for tomorrow’s battlefield
The HERO 120 is designed to deliver real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities alongside lethal strike options. Its modular payload, jam-resistant navigation, and low acoustic signature make it ideal for both conventional and asymmetric warfare.
"This contract marks a significant milestone in our partnership with the US Army and our strategic collaboration with UVision," said Yoav Banai, Senior Vice President at Mistral Inc. "The HERO 120 delivers a powerful combination of lethality, flexibility, and operational simplicity. We are proud to field this capability for US forces and to combine Uvision's innovation with Mistral's integration and program-execution expertise."
Initial deliveries are expected in early 2026, with the system being fielded across tactical formations. The HERO 120’s operational flexibility and precision targeting are expected to enhance the Army’s ability to respond to emerging threats in contested environments.
Strategic Implications
The award underscores the Pentagon’s growing interest in loitering munitions which have proven decisive in recent conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East. As global tensions rise, the US military is investing heavily in autonomous systems that offer both strategic reach and tactical agility.
"We are honored to support the US Army operational needs with smart loitering munitions," said Dr. Ran Gozali, CEO of Uvision Group. "This award reflects the growing demand for loitering munitions and validates the operational value of the HERO 120 and the HERO family of systems. Together with Mistral, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the modern warfighter."
Based in Tzur Yigal, UVision develops and manufactures the Hero series of loitering munitions. The company has various models, the largest of which is the Hero 1250, which carries a 50-kilogram warhead, has a range of more than 200 kilometers, and an operation duration of up to 10 hours.
Last June, UVision and Mistral won another US government contract worth $73.5 million to supply Hero-120SF loitering munitions to the US Special Operations Command, including the munitions, spare parts, engineering change proposals, new equipment training, and the conversion from organic precision fires-mounted to medium-range precision strike systems.