The U.S. Army’s $170,000 Attack Drone Competes With $500 FPV
Jul 10, 2025 · “LASSO is a man-portable, tube launched, lethal payload munition, unmanned aerial system. It includes electrical optical /infrared sensor, precision flight control, and the …
Lethal Unmanned Systems Press Release > Program Executive …
Jul 7, 2023 · LASSO is a man-portable, tube launched, lethal payload munition, unmanned aerial system. It includes electrical optical /infrared sensor, precision flight control, and the ability to …
Army requesting more than $120M for LASSO kamikaze drones in …
Mar 12, 2024 · The Army is asking lawmakers for $120.6 million to procure Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) production systems in fiscal 2025 as the U.S. military moves to …
U.S. Army Selects Israeli HERO-90 Loitering Munition for …
Jan 18, 2026 · The U.S. Army has selected the HERO-90 loitering munition for evaluation under its LASSO program, placing the system into an accelerated assessment track for dismounted …
Two Companies Reveal Designs For Pending U.S. Army LASSO …
Oct 14, 2025 · Two companies have unveiled starkly different approaches to meeting the U.S. Army’s pending requirement for a Low-Altitude Stalk and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) system.
US Army Picks HERO-90 Loitering Munition to Boost Infantry Anti …
Jan 19, 2026 · The US Army has selected UVision’s HERO-90 loitering munition for its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program to provide dismounted troops with a …
Army wants LASSO in IBCTs to give formations long-range fires ...
May 23, 2025 · In the May 20 call for solutions, the Army states LASSO is required due to a “lack of adequate proportional organic capabilities to apply immediate, point long-range fire with …
Army Details Multi-Phased Effort To Inform LASSO Lethal UAS …
May 30, 2025 · The Army is seeking information on industry’s offerings for its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) effort, as it looks to move into rapid prototyping to …
Army's fiscal 2026 budget proposal aims to equip infantry …
Jun 27, 2025 · Army leadership wants to give troops new kamikaze drones to fill that capability gap. The man-portable LASSO is a day/night capable, lightweight, unmanned aerial anti-tank …
U.S. Army’s $170,000 Switchblade Drone Battles $500 FPVs in the …
Jul 11, 2025 · When the U.S. Army unveiled its LASSO initiative in July 2023, it was clear the design was heavily influenced by Ukraine’s revolutionary use of FPV drones to neutralize …