“Mistral and UVision Forge Groundbreaking HERO 120 Partnership with U.S. Army’s LUS Program”
Mistral Inc., a leading provider of innovative defense solutions, in partnership with Uvision Inc. (formerly known as UVision USA), announced today that the U.S. Army has awarded a multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $982 million for the Lethal Unmanned System (LUS) program designed for the procurement, deployment, training, and maintenance of the HERO 120 loitering munition system. This contract highlights the Army’s dedication to precision strike capabilities and operational effectiveness.
The HERO 120, developed by Uvision Air Ltd. (the parent company of Uvision Inc.), is a mid-range loitering munition engineered for accurate targeting of armored and high-value assets. As a global pioneer and design leader in loitering munitions, Uvision brings extensive technical expertise and substantial experience in training and deployment of loitering munitions for military forces and special operations units worldwide. Mistral Inc. will serve as the principal contractor responsible for system integration, the lethality package, program management, and maintenance support.
“This contract represents a significant milestone in our collaboration with the U.S. Army and our strategic alliance with UVision,” expressed Yoav Banai, Senior Vice President at Mistral Inc. “The HERO 120 delivers a powerful combination of lethality, versatility, and operational simplicity. We are honored to provide this capability to U.S. forces while merging Uvision’s creativity with Mistral’s proficiency in integration and program management.”
“The HERO 120 has demonstrated effectiveness across various operational environments, equipping soldiers with enhanced battlefield situational awareness, identification, tracking, and precise engagement capabilities. Its open architecture, modular design, and advanced payload configurations make it well-suited for both conventional and unconventional operations.
“We are excited to support the U.S. Army’s operational demands with advanced loitering munitions,” stated Dr. Ran Gozali, CEO of Uvision Group. “This award reflects the growing need for loitering munitions and affirms the operational importance of the HERO 120 and the entire HERO series. Together with Mistral, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving demands of today’s battlefield operators.”
This contract includes system deliveries, training, and lifecycle support. Initial deliveries are expected to begin in early 2026.
