Mistral Inc. and UVision Inc. revealed the HERO-90 loitering munition’s selection for the US Army’s LASSO program, accelerating tests for soldier-portable anti-armor solutions. Under Program Executive Office Soldier, this non-procurement step launches HERO-90 into rigorous trials, eyeing operational fit, integration, and rapid delivery to counter evolving battlefield demands from recent conflicts.
Designed for infantry flexibility, the backpackable HERO-90 loiters mid-range over targets, striking armored and hardened assets with precision. Operators deploy it solo in under 120 seconds, leveraging EO/IR seekers, encrypted BVLOS links, and top-attack profiles. Standout capability: mid-flight abort and redirect, adapting to shifting intel or tactics.
UVision’s HERO-90 variant empowers dismounted forces sans heavy fires support, while Mistral aligns it with Army architectures like Modular Open Systems, Common Control, and precision targeting gear. This ensures plug-and-play across brigades, streamlining command without siloed controllers.
The LASSO program’s HERO-90 nod underscores push for loitering munitions in anti-tank roles, bridging infantry gaps with standoff precision in high-threat zones.
