DSEI 2025: Teleplan Reveals Griff Hybrid Drone Carrying Akeron MP Precision Strike Missiles
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During DSEI UK 2025 in London, Teleplan unveiled a new weaponised drone system that marks a notable evolution in hybrid UAV capabilities. The platform, designated the Griff Hybrid UAV, is derived from the Griff Aviation Griff 60 and has been integrated with Akeron MP tactical strike missiles developed by MBDA. This combination demonstrates a clear shift toward hybrid unmanned platforms capable of delivering precision firepower on the battlefield. For armed forces worldwide, the pairing highlights a growing trend of merging commercial UAV innovations with advanced guided weapons to enhance operational flexibility.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
The Griff Hybrid UAV with Akeron MP missiles stands as a signal of how hybrid UAV technology can be transformed into a precision strike tool (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
The Griff Hybrid UAV builds on the foundation of the Griff 60, an unmanned aerial system originally designed for heavy-lift and logistical operations. Teleplan has adapted the platform into a strike-capable system by integrating advanced avionics and a reinforced payload structure to accommodate the Akeron MP missile system. With a hybrid propulsion system designed to extend endurance and payload capacity, the Griff Hybrid UAV can carry tactical strike missiles while maintaining flight stability and operational autonomy. The adaptation provides armed forces with a multi-role platform able to operate in diverse environments, from contested battlefields to special operations scenarios requiring covert precision strike.
The Akeron MP, developed by MBDA, is a fifth-generation multi-purpose missile with both fire-and-forget and man-in-the-loop capabilities. Equipped with dual-mode seekers and a fiber-optic datalink, it allows operators to engage targets beyond line of sight with high precision while retaining control during flight. With a range of over 4 km when launched from the ground, and significantly extended when deployed from aerial platforms, the Akeron MP can defeat armored vehicles, fortified positions, and soft targets alike. Its tandem warhead ensures effectiveness against modern reactive armor, while its advanced guidance architecture minimizes collateral damage in urban or complex terrain. The integration of such a missile onto a UAV expands its tactical reach, enabling operators to conduct strikes that previously required manned aircraft or larger drones.
The development of the Griff Hybrid UAV with Akeron MP integration reflects both an operational and industrial evolution. The Griff 60 platform, already tested in demanding logistics operations in Arctic and mountainous conditions, provided a mature and rugged airframe for Teleplan’s weaponisation program. By combining hybrid lift technology with precision munitions, Teleplan positioned the Griff Hybrid UAV as a bridge between logistical drones and dedicated armed UAVs. Compared with existing small tactical drones, it offers higher payload capacity and longer endurance, while being more cost-efficient and deployable than larger MALE-class systems. This places the Griff Hybrid UAV in a niche where it can serve both conventional forces and special units seeking flexible precision strike tools.
Strategically, the unveiling of this system carries important implications. The hybrid UAV armed with Akeron MP missiles exemplifies how European defense industries are responding to contemporary battlefield demands, where mobility, survivability, and precision firepower are paramount. As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have shown, drones are no longer auxiliary tools but core combat assets. By integrating a high-end European missile into a versatile hybrid UAV platform, Teleplan and MBDA underline Europe’s ability to field indigenous solutions in a domain often dominated by American, Israeli, and Turkish manufacturers. This move could influence procurement choices across NATO members and partner nations, especially those looking to diversify away from reliance on non-European UAV suppliers.
The Griff Hybrid UAV with Akeron MP missiles stands as a signal of how hybrid UAV technology can be transformed into a precision strike tool. Teleplan’s decision to merge a proven heavy-lift drone platform with MBDA’s advanced missile system demonstrates a convergence of commercial and military innovation, strengthening Europe’s position in the global unmanned systems market. As armed forces adapt to a battlespace where unmanned platforms are increasingly decisive, systems like the Griff Hybrid UAV provide a clear example of the direction in which tactical airpower is moving.
Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group
Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.
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During DSEI UK 2025 in London, Teleplan unveiled a new weaponised drone system that marks a notable evolution in hybrid UAV capabilities. The platform, designated the Griff Hybrid UAV, is derived from the Griff Aviation Griff 60 and has been integrated with Akeron MP tactical strike missiles developed by MBDA. This combination demonstrates a clear shift toward hybrid unmanned platforms capable of delivering precision firepower on the battlefield. For armed forces worldwide, the pairing highlights a growing trend of merging commercial UAV innovations with advanced guided weapons to enhance operational flexibility.
Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
The Griff Hybrid UAV with Akeron MP missiles stands as a signal of how hybrid UAV technology can be transformed into a precision strike tool (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
The Griff Hybrid UAV builds on the foundation of the Griff 60, an unmanned aerial system originally designed for heavy-lift and logistical operations. Teleplan has adapted the platform into a strike-capable system by integrating advanced avionics and a reinforced payload structure to accommodate the Akeron MP missile system. With a hybrid propulsion system designed to extend endurance and payload capacity, the Griff Hybrid UAV can carry tactical strike missiles while maintaining flight stability and operational autonomy. The adaptation provides armed forces with a multi-role platform able to operate in diverse environments, from contested battlefields to special operations scenarios requiring covert precision strike.
The Akeron MP, developed by MBDA, is a fifth-generation multi-purpose missile with both fire-and-forget and man-in-the-loop capabilities. Equipped with dual-mode seekers and a fiber-optic datalink, it allows operators to engage targets beyond line of sight with high precision while retaining control during flight. With a range of over 4 km when launched from the ground, and significantly extended when deployed from aerial platforms, the Akeron MP can defeat armored vehicles, fortified positions, and soft targets alike. Its tandem warhead ensures effectiveness against modern reactive armor, while its advanced guidance architecture minimizes collateral damage in urban or complex terrain. The integration of such a missile onto a UAV expands its tactical reach, enabling operators to conduct strikes that previously required manned aircraft or larger drones.
The development of the Griff Hybrid UAV with Akeron MP integration reflects both an operational and industrial evolution. The Griff 60 platform, already tested in demanding logistics operations in Arctic and mountainous conditions, provided a mature and rugged airframe for Teleplan’s weaponisation program. By combining hybrid lift technology with precision munitions, Teleplan positioned the Griff Hybrid UAV as a bridge between logistical drones and dedicated armed UAVs. Compared with existing small tactical drones, it offers higher payload capacity and longer endurance, while being more cost-efficient and deployable than larger MALE-class systems. This places the Griff Hybrid UAV in a niche where it can serve both conventional forces and special units seeking flexible precision strike tools.
Strategically, the unveiling of this system carries important implications. The hybrid UAV armed with Akeron MP missiles exemplifies how European defense industries are responding to contemporary battlefield demands, where mobility, survivability, and precision firepower are paramount. As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have shown, drones are no longer auxiliary tools but core combat assets. By integrating a high-end European missile into a versatile hybrid UAV platform, Teleplan and MBDA underline Europe’s ability to field indigenous solutions in a domain often dominated by American, Israeli, and Turkish manufacturers. This move could influence procurement choices across NATO members and partner nations, especially those looking to diversify away from reliance on non-European UAV suppliers.
The Griff Hybrid UAV with Akeron MP missiles stands as a signal of how hybrid UAV technology can be transformed into a precision strike tool. Teleplan’s decision to merge a proven heavy-lift drone platform with MBDA’s advanced missile system demonstrates a convergence of commercial and military innovation, strengthening Europe’s position in the global unmanned systems market. As armed forces adapt to a battlespace where unmanned platforms are increasingly decisive, systems like the Griff Hybrid UAV provide a clear example of the direction in which tactical airpower is moving.
Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group
Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.
