The German company Starkspecialized in next -generation defense technologies, has presented Its new Merodeter Mutter Virtus. Developed using the experience of Armed Forces of Ukraine In combat, in which it is the first war in which the use of drones and other unmanned vehicles has been generalized, this Vtol (Acronym in English take -off and vertical landing) represents a significant technological advance in the field of kamikaze drones.
Terminal attack at 250 km/h
Stark states that virtus is An autonomous drone that can go from a stable cruise speed of 120 km/have chopped at high speed, up to 250 km/h, when it will hit its goalaccording to Defense Express. His integrated algorithms for autonomous navigation and the recognition of objectives allow him function regardless of communication with the operatorwhich makes it especially suitable for Disputed or Denied GPS. Thus, Virtus is capable of locate, identify and attack objectives autonomously and effectively within a radius of 100 kilometersin addition to making missions of recognition.
Virtus, designated by the company as a device One Way Effector (Unidirectional effector) -Vtol (OWE-V)could be deployed in less than 5 minutes and automatically return to the base to land if an objective is not identified.
A completely European suicide drone
‘Created taking into account the realities of the modern battlefield, our goal is simple: Offer avant -garde capabilities, developed and tested in Europe, to defend Europe. The main VTOL electrical system of MERODEADORA ammunition. Precise, adaptable and resilient by designVirtus marks the path of what is to come, ‘said the company in a publication on LinkedIn.
The Virtus program is based completely in European components And Stark states that its production facilities in Germany are fully automated and designed for manufacturing in large quantities. The company claims to meet the acquisition standards of the NATO For safe supply chains, which makes it An ideal option for your Armed Forces.
Advanced artificial intelligence
The weapon is equipped with multiple artificial intelligence systems that reduce the workload of operators. It has real -time sensors, recognition of objects through AI and autonomous navigation that improve operational precision and allow an almost instantaneous response to threats.
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The drone is managed through MinervaStark’s patented command and patented control software allows a single operator to coordinate and deploy several drones simultaneously. This distributed control approach facilitates swarm displays and allows coordinated missions as Distributed saturation or recognition attacks.
‘Virtus represents a significant technological advance, with hardware and software integration designed from the beginning for the demands of modern war‘, Stark points out in a statement.
Ease of handling
According to the company, Virtus Respond in real time to environmental changes and even evade sophisticated threats of electronic warfare. The drone can be handled safely and operated effectively After minimal training. Its vtol capacity allows its launch From a wide variety of environments and their reuse when objectives are not detected.
Can transport useful loads of up to 5 kgwith configurations for functions Antipersonnel, Antiblish and Electronic War. Its propulsion is electric, with a battery that allows even 60 minutes of operation.
With the Virtus, Stark seeks to compete directly with other European developers of MERODEADORAS MORMOS, especially Helsingwhose HX-2 It is already in service with the Ukrainian forces.
The HX-2 also has autonomous attack capabilities, resistance to electronic countermeasures, electrical propulsion and a control interface based on proprietary software Altra of Helsing. According to Army Recognition, competition between Stark and Helsing underlines the growing strategic importance of smart drone systems.