Tel Aviv: US company Mistral and Israeli company UVision announced that the HERO 90 loitering munition has been selected by Programme Executive Office (PEO) Soldier to participate in the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) programme, an urgent initiative to deliver a man-portable, precision anti-armour capability to Brigade Combat Teams.
LASSO is a US Army initiative to provide dismounted units with a man-portable, precision loitering munition capability for rapid, lethal engagement of armoured threats.
The HERO 90, developed by UVision, delivers extended-range, counter-armour precision from a highly portable form factor, supporting rapid launch by a single operator in under two minutes. Configurable warheads (including anti-armour), mission-abort/re-engage options, and secure BLOS communications provide decisive effects with top attack capabilities.
“Selection of HERO 90 reflects the Army’s focus on portability, lethality, and MOSA-ready integration. Together with UVision, Mistral will support Product Manager Soldier Precision Targeting Devices (PdM SPTD) with a solution that aligns to Common Control and integrates seamlessly across the BCT kill chain,” said Yoav Banai, Senior Vice President, Mistral Inc.
“The Army’s LASSO programme is accelerating a transformational anti-armour capability for dismounted units. HERO 90 was designed precisely for this mission, fast to deploy, lethal at range, and adaptable through open architectures. We’re proud to collaborate with Mistral to deliver this overmatch to US Soldiers,” stated Jarmin Blanton, Vice President of Business Development, Sales & Marketing.
HERO 90 is UVision’s advanced loitering munition designed for anti-armour missions. It features multiple warhead configurations including anti-armour and high explosive. The system supports man-in-the-loop control, mission abort and re-engage capabilities, and integrates with Common Control architectures. Its lightweight, backpack-portable launcher enables rapid deployment by a single operator, while AI-assisted tracking and EO/IR sensors ensure precision in complex environments.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
