General Information
UVision is an Israeli-based international defense company specializing in loitering munitions, known also as “suicide drones”. The company was founded in 2011 and was made up by former officials in the IDF and veteran defense companies. The IDF’s former deputy chief of staff Yair Naveh served as chairman of the company.[1]Globes, The Air Show: Blowing Up ISIS – and Making Money from It, 15.06.2015
UVision collaborates with various defense companies to market and produce its products around the world,[2]Israel Defense, UVision collaborates with Firstec to market its Loitering Systems in South Korea, 20.09.2016[3]European Security & Defence, GM Defense announces collaboration with Mistral and UVision to offer ISV armed with Hero-120 loitering munitions, 22.05.2024 with the main one being strategic partnership with German giant arms company Rheinmetall.[4]Asian Defense Journal, Hungary Awards Rheinmetall and UVision a Major Contract for the Hero Loitering Munitions, 21.07.2023
UVision opened a US subsidiary in 2019[5]Defense News, Israeli firm UVision opens US subsidiary, with eye toward kamikaze drones market, 21.02.2019 and holds production facilities in Virginia, USA.[6]The Defense Post, US Orders Modified Hero Loitering Munitions for Special Operations, 06.06.2024 In 2025 the USA branch acquired the company Trim Robotics.[7]Israel Defense, UVision USA Acquires Trim Robotics to Expand Loitering Munition Capabilities, 08.04.2025
In November 2025 UVision acquired Spear UAV, another Israeli defense company specialized in “suicide drones”, that manufactures the VIPER, small and autonomous attack drones that are launched from a capsule.[8]CTech, Uvision acquires Spear UAV as demand grows for new-generation battlefield drones, 26.11.2025
Main Products
HERO loitering munitions series: attack drones that explode on the target and are suited for various ranges for tactical and strategic purposes.[9]Haaretz, Israeli Suicide Drone Company Uvision Acquires Attack Drone Start-up, 26.11.2025
Usage worldwide
Hero loitering munitions by UVision are used by various armies including Argentina, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Sweden, South Korea, USA, Israel, and other non-disclosed European and NATO customers.[10]Defense Express, Rheinmetall to Begin Production of Hundreds of Israeli HERO Strike Drones for NATO, 27.11.2025[11]Defense Industry Europe, Rheinmetall to supply several hundred HERO loitering munitions to a NATO customer, 26.11.2025[12]European Defence Review, Uvision completes extended training program with major european customer establishing independent national operational capability, 11.12.2025[13]Defcros News, Uvision Completes Extended Training Program with Major European Customer Establishing Independent National Operational Capability, 11.12.2025 Rheinmetall stated In October 2025 that eight different European countries are on the order backlog for Hero loitering munitions.[14]Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall accelerates combat drone production – capacities significantly expanded, 08.10.2025
In 2015 UVision requested approval from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to export its products to one of the Gulf countries.[15]Calcalist, under the Radar, 19.06.2015
Argentina: In December 2022, a contract was signed between the Argentine and Israeli governments for the purchase of UVision’s Hero-120 and Hero-30 loitering munitions for the Argentine army.[16]Janes, Argentina buys Uvision loitering munitions from Israel, 30.12.2022
Czech Republic: The Czech army allegedly purchased UVision’s Hero-120 loitering munitions through the Czech company RETIA, Inc.[17]Linkden, Ofer Shmueli’s post, 2024. In 2023 it was reported that the Czech army was negotiating with a supplier to purchase Hero loitering munition systems.[18]CZ Defence, Loitering munition for the Army of the Czech Republic. The Israeli system was also chosen by the U.S. Marine Corps, 06.10.2023
Hungary: In 2023 Hungary signed a contract to purchase Hero Loitering Munitions through the German company Rheinmetall. The contract is estimated at least 100 million euro. [19]Asian Defense Journal, Hungary Awards Rheinmetall and UVision a Major Contract for the Hero Loitering Munitions, 21.07.2023[20]Defense News, Hungary orders Hero kamikaze drones from Rheinmetall-UVision venture, 20.07.2023 In December 2025 it was reported that soldiers were training with the Hero 400, and that Hero 120 is expected to enter service with infantry.[21]Shephard News, Hungary set to begin using Hero 400 loitering munitions, 16.12.2025
India: UVision is marketing its products in India under the brand PALM and through a joint venture called AVision formed with Aditya Precitech.[22]AVision[23]European Defence Review, UVision Announces a Joint Venture with Aditya Precitech for the Manufacture and Marketing of its Loitering Munitions in India, 29.01.2020
Sweden: In 2024 it was reported that Sweden conducted tests with a Hero-type loitering munition produced by Israeli company UVision.[24]Israel Defense, Sweden Tests Israel’s Heo Loitering Munitions as Nordic Defense Cooperation Expands UAV Programs, 18.09.2024
South Korea: UVision markets its loitering munition systems in South Korea through the local company Firstec since 2016.[25]Israel Defense, UVision collaborates with Firstec to market its Loitering Systems in South Korea, 20.09.2016[26]Defense Mirror, Israeli Company UVision to Market Loitering UAV Munition Systems in South Korea, 18.10.2017 In February 2025 it was published South Korea considers purchasing UVision’s Hero 120.[27]Defence Blog, South Korea to buy kamikaze drones, 04.02.2025
USA: In June 2024, the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) signed a $74-million contract with UVision to procure a modified version of its Hero-120 loitering munition.[28]The Defense Post, US Orders Modified Hero Loitering Munitions for Special Operations, 06.06.2024
In October 2025, The U.S. Army signed a multi-year $982 million deal with UVision and the U.S. firm Mistral as prime contractor, to supply Hero-120 loitering munitions plus training, integration, and maintenance. Deliveries are expected to start in 2026.[29]Globes, The company from Emek Hefer and the billion dollar deal with the US military, 08.10.2025
Usage by Israel
UVision’s products were used during the Gaza genocide[30]The Wall Street Journal, Israel’s Latest Military Tech: Tested in Gaza, Wanted by the West, 04.12.2025. They are marketed as “combat proven”, and promotional material claim that the Hero range applies lessons learned from “current active battlefields”.[31]The Electronic Intifada, German weapons giant acts as sales rep for Israel’s “suicide drones”, 01.10.2025
The products of SpearUAV, UVision’s subsidiary, are also used by the IDF. The company has stated that the onset of Israel’s genocidal attacks on Gaza accelerated its development of products required by the Israeli military.[32]AFSC Investigate, SpearUAV