During the evaluation, the HERO 120 platform completed every mandated mission, confirming the system's readiness for operational deployment. Mistral Inc. and Uvision, which serves as the design authority for the munition, coordinated the testing to validate the platform's performance in reconnaissance and target engagement. Yoav Banai, Senior Vice President at Mistral Inc., stated that the results reflect a commitment to providing reliable, combat-effective tools for the modern battlefield. The system is engineered to offer tactical units persistent observation, tracking, and strike capabilities while maintaining human control throughout each engagement. Jarmin Blanton, Vice President at Uvision, noted that the successful tests underscore the close collaboration between the industrial partners and the Army’s Capability Portfolio Executive office. As the program progresses, the two companies remain tasked with the manufacturing and delivery of this technology to meet the Army's shifting requirements for force protection and mission flexibility.
Mistral and Uvision Clear Army Acceptance Tests for HERO 120
The U.S. Army’s Lethal Unmanned System program reached a critical development stage this week as the HERO 120 loitering munition successfully passed its first round of Lot Acceptance Tests. The milestone signals a move toward fielding the precision strike system to soldiers for use in complex, contested environments.





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