U.S. Draganfly Unveils Modular Precision Strike Drone with Combat Proven Mjolnir Munition
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According to information published by Draganfly on August 5, 2025, Draganfly Inc. has successfully demonstrated its Integrated Tactical Strike System during a closed demonstration event hosted at the Pentagon under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack Systems (LUCAS) initiative. The capability on display combined Draganfly’s Group I uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) with the Mjolnir Modular Munition System developed by MMS Products Inc., offering a tactical solution tailored for scalable, autonomous strike missions in modern conflict environments. The event was attended by senior U.S. military leadership and international defense delegations seeking next-generation technologies capable of enhancing lethality, flexibility, and survivability on the battlefield.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
Draganfly UAV with Mjolnir system delivers precision strikes using modular anti-personnel and anti-armor munitions (Picture source : Draganfly/Youtube)
The demonstration highlighted the platform’s surveillance-to-strike autonomy and showcased a multi-drop payload launcher enabling precision munition delivery with high operational efficiency. Draganfly’s UAV successfully deployed the Mjolnir munitions in a series of engagements simulating battlefield threats, confirming both the accuracy and flexibility of the integrated system. The showcased configurations included air-dropped effects for anti-personnel, anti-vehicle, and armor-piercing missions, delivering rapid, low-signature precision effects across diverse operational scenarios. This marks a continuation of the 2024 development agreement between Draganfly and MMS, aimed at co-producing tactical uncrewed aerial strike solutions optimized for emerging joint force requirements.
From a technical perspective, the Mjolnir Modular Munition System is a lightweight, drone-compatible, and fully modular strike solution designed to expand the combat potential of small UAV platforms. Each munition weighs approximately 2.3 to 2.5 kg and features an internal guidance stabilizer, programmable electronic fuze, and a swappable warhead system. Current munition variants include high-fragmentation models for anti-personnel use, explosively formed penetrators (EFP) for defeating light vehicles and field fortifications, and shaped charge variants capable of penetrating light to medium armor. These warheads are fitted into a compact, cylindrical munition body with a standardized interface to allow seamless integration across multiple drone types. The munition is designed to detonate on impact or with a user-defined delay, enhancing versatility during urban or subterranean operations. The multi-drop launcher fitted to Draganfly’s UAV can carry up to four individual munitions and allows for sequential or simultaneous release, providing flexibility during dynamic target engagement.
In terms of operational application, the Draganfly-Mjolnir system represents a strategic evolution in tactical drone warfare, addressing both attritability and precision requirements. Its compact form factor and low acoustic and visual signatures make it particularly well-suited for reconnaissance and strike missions in contested or denied environments where manned systems face elevated risk. The system can be deployed for hunter-killer operations, disruption of enemy logistics, suppression of high-value targets, or overwatch in support of special operations forces. In low-intensity conflicts or hybrid warfare environments, it enables cost-effective, scalable precision fires without requiring extensive logistical footprints or long pre-mission planning cycles. Furthermore, its modularity supports rapid adaptation to mission-specific threats, allowing a single drone type to carry munitions tailored to the evolving operational picture.
The tactical implications of such a system are significant. Unlike legacy munitions that require larger platforms, the Mjolnir-equipped Group I UAV delivers precision strike capability from a drone category previously limited to ISR roles. In swarm or coordinated group operations, these drones could be used to overwhelm enemy air defenses, target dispersed or mobile units, or provide persistent overhead strike options without exposing manned assets. Their low cost and high adaptability make them ideal for forward-deployed units operating in austere environments or for integration into broader kill-chain architectures where speed and responsiveness are critical. Additionally, their ability to operate semi-autonomously or be integrated into C2 networks enhances coordination with ground elements in real-time combat situations.
Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell emphasized that the successful Pentagon demonstration serves as a major validation of the company’s direction in tactical drone innovation. He noted that the integrated system reflects the company’s commitment to delivering mission-ready technologies designed to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce cost-per-engagement, and increase warfighter survivability in the face of modern peer and near-peer threats. With its success in the LUCAS program, Draganfly is now positioned to lead a new generation of tactical drone solutions that combine kinetic autonomy, modular lethality, and battlefield adaptability.
As modern military forces seek flexible, fast-deployable strike capabilities that can operate in both symmetric and asymmetric threat environments, systems like the one demonstrated by Draganfly and MMS stand to reshape how small UAVs are used in combat. The Pentagon’s emphasis on attritable, plug-and-play combat drones under the LUCAS initiative signals a broader shift in U.S. and allied defense doctrine toward fielding high-volume, low-cost platforms with precision effects, enabling more distributed and survivable force postures in future conflicts.
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According to information published by Draganfly on August 5, 2025, Draganfly Inc. has successfully demonstrated its Integrated Tactical Strike System during a closed demonstration event hosted at the Pentagon under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack Systems (LUCAS) initiative. The capability on display combined Draganfly’s Group I uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) with the Mjolnir Modular Munition System developed by MMS Products Inc., offering a tactical solution tailored for scalable, autonomous strike missions in modern conflict environments. The event was attended by senior U.S. military leadership and international defense delegations seeking next-generation technologies capable of enhancing lethality, flexibility, and survivability on the battlefield.
Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
Draganfly UAV with Mjolnir system delivers precision strikes using modular anti-personnel and anti-armor munitions (Picture source : Draganfly/Youtube)
The demonstration highlighted the platform’s surveillance-to-strike autonomy and showcased a multi-drop payload launcher enabling precision munition delivery with high operational efficiency. Draganfly’s UAV successfully deployed the Mjolnir munitions in a series of engagements simulating battlefield threats, confirming both the accuracy and flexibility of the integrated system. The showcased configurations included air-dropped effects for anti-personnel, anti-vehicle, and armor-piercing missions, delivering rapid, low-signature precision effects across diverse operational scenarios. This marks a continuation of the 2024 development agreement between Draganfly and MMS, aimed at co-producing tactical uncrewed aerial strike solutions optimized for emerging joint force requirements.
From a technical perspective, the Mjolnir Modular Munition System is a lightweight, drone-compatible, and fully modular strike solution designed to expand the combat potential of small UAV platforms. Each munition weighs approximately 2.3 to 2.5 kg and features an internal guidance stabilizer, programmable electronic fuze, and a swappable warhead system. Current munition variants include high-fragmentation models for anti-personnel use, explosively formed penetrators (EFP) for defeating light vehicles and field fortifications, and shaped charge variants capable of penetrating light to medium armor. These warheads are fitted into a compact, cylindrical munition body with a standardized interface to allow seamless integration across multiple drone types. The munition is designed to detonate on impact or with a user-defined delay, enhancing versatility during urban or subterranean operations. The multi-drop launcher fitted to Draganfly’s UAV can carry up to four individual munitions and allows for sequential or simultaneous release, providing flexibility during dynamic target engagement.
In terms of operational application, the Draganfly-Mjolnir system represents a strategic evolution in tactical drone warfare, addressing both attritability and precision requirements. Its compact form factor and low acoustic and visual signatures make it particularly well-suited for reconnaissance and strike missions in contested or denied environments where manned systems face elevated risk. The system can be deployed for hunter-killer operations, disruption of enemy logistics, suppression of high-value targets, or overwatch in support of special operations forces. In low-intensity conflicts or hybrid warfare environments, it enables cost-effective, scalable precision fires without requiring extensive logistical footprints or long pre-mission planning cycles. Furthermore, its modularity supports rapid adaptation to mission-specific threats, allowing a single drone type to carry munitions tailored to the evolving operational picture.
The tactical implications of such a system are significant. Unlike legacy munitions that require larger platforms, the Mjolnir-equipped Group I UAV delivers precision strike capability from a drone category previously limited to ISR roles. In swarm or coordinated group operations, these drones could be used to overwhelm enemy air defenses, target dispersed or mobile units, or provide persistent overhead strike options without exposing manned assets. Their low cost and high adaptability make them ideal for forward-deployed units operating in austere environments or for integration into broader kill-chain architectures where speed and responsiveness are critical. Additionally, their ability to operate semi-autonomously or be integrated into C2 networks enhances coordination with ground elements in real-time combat situations.
Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell emphasized that the successful Pentagon demonstration serves as a major validation of the company’s direction in tactical drone innovation. He noted that the integrated system reflects the company’s commitment to delivering mission-ready technologies designed to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce cost-per-engagement, and increase warfighter survivability in the face of modern peer and near-peer threats. With its success in the LUCAS program, Draganfly is now positioned to lead a new generation of tactical drone solutions that combine kinetic autonomy, modular lethality, and battlefield adaptability.
As modern military forces seek flexible, fast-deployable strike capabilities that can operate in both symmetric and asymmetric threat environments, systems like the one demonstrated by Draganfly and MMS stand to reshape how small UAVs are used in combat. The Pentagon’s emphasis on attritable, plug-and-play combat drones under the LUCAS initiative signals a broader shift in U.S. and allied defense doctrine toward fielding high-volume, low-cost platforms with precision effects, enabling more distributed and survivable force postures in future conflicts.
