Edinburgh Drone Company (EDC) is expanding the UK’s unmanned strike arsenal with the introduction of HAMMER, a new one-way attack drone built to deliver heavy battlefield effects while remaining affordable and easy to mass-produce. Developed alongside Aero Solutions, the system is tailored for modern high-intensity operations where precision, range, and rapid deployment are critical.
The HAMMER drone features a modular warhead architecture, carrying a baseline 2.5-kilogram payload that can be increased beyond 3.5 kilograms depending on mission needs. Operators can choose between a 22-kilometer standard range or an extended 50-kilometer configuration, enabling deep-strike capability without exposing launch teams to immediate threats. A catapult-based launch system, combined with optional additional batteries, allows flexible deployment across varied terrain and operational conditions.
Designed with operational safety in mind, the system integrates secure arming procedures, controlled launch mechanisms, and an onboard flight termination function to reduce handling risks. The use of reusable warhead cassettes, compatible with established RPG-style munitions, further enhances mission adaptability while lowering sustainment costs.
Unveiled at EDC’s Haddington facility, the HAMMER drone has already demonstrated its destructive potential, with test data indicating the ability to defeat 600 millimeters of armored steel. EDC states that the platform was deliberately engineered for streamlined production and rapid scaling, positioning HAMMER as a practical and cost-efficient loitering munition for sustained operational use.
