Hungary to Buy 'Hero' Loitering Munitions from Rheinmetall, UVision

Hungary has bought Hero loitering munitions produced by Rheinmetall and UVision, the companies said in a joint statement.

The munitions are worth a figure in the low three-digit million-euro range. Delivery will begin in 2024 and is scheduled to end in 2025.

Hero Loitering Munition systems can perform reconnaissance, monitoring and recognition. It locates, tracks and engages emerging enemy targets with low signatures beyond the line of sight.

Hero Loitering Munition systems circle over the target zone, locating and tracking the enemy and analyzing possible targets. They help to select high-value targets as well as suitable timing, direction and angle of attack before carrying out a high-precision strike. Hero Loitering Munition systems feature a high degree of commonality and can therefore be operated from the same operating and datalink terminal on the ground.

All Hero systems are designed to operate in battlefield conditions, including in environments without GPS reception or jammed radio connections.

The Hero system has demonstrated its effectiveness against a multitude of different targets, including infantry, light vehicles on the move, tanks, enemy field fortifications, air defense systems and critical infrastructure.