U&C UAS, a Czech drone company with Ukrainian roots has signed a contract to supply reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems to U.S. Army units stationed in Europe, marking what appears to be the first confirmed international defence export contract for U&C UAS and placing a European-manufactured ISR drone into American military service on the continent where demand for persistent surveillance capability has never been higher.
The agreement is aimed at strengthening allied defence capabilities and enhancing security across the European continent, where the deployment of modern drone systems is becoming a critical element of deterrence and protection.
In partnership with @ATP Gov, a U.S. government contractor, U&C will supply specialized unmanned aerial vehicles under contract to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for U.S. operations in Europe. The UAV systems will play a key role in enhancing the protection of U.S. military bases across the European continent.
The agreement follows the successful evaluation of U&C’s reconnaissance drone system during military exercises simulating modern high-intensity conflict scenarios. The platform demonstrated strong reliability, operational efficiency, and the ability to perform effectively in conditions close to real combat operations.
“Our valued customer praised our ability to provide critical ISR capabilities, offering long-endurance surveillance and real-time data to significantly enhance situational awareness. Our UAV system is a versatile reconnaissance tool and a robust solution, capable of meeting the rigorous demands of modern military missions,”
said David Jirman, CCO of U&C UAS.
Following the exercises, U.S. Army representatives noted that U&C’s unmanned solutions enhance existing ISR capabilities by providing long-endurance surveillance and real-time intelligence transmission. These capabilities are essential for improving situational awareness and enabling rapid operational response amid growing security challenges in Europe.
Source: U&C