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STRIX VTOL

Unmanned Aerial System Australia Australia
30-03-2025

First showcased in 2023, the STRIX VTOL UAS was developed through a collaboration between BAE Systems Australia and Innovaero, an Australian-based company. This unmanned system features vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability and is designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy. The STRIX VTOL is capable of carrying a wide range of payloads, including:

  1. Missiles & Rockets: Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), Hellfire, Brimstone, JAGM-MR, laser-guided rockets, Razer;
  2. Loitering munitions;
  3. Surveillance & Targeting Systems: EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared), LTD (Laser Target Designator), SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), VIDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging);
  4. Electronic Warfare Equipment;

(Credit: BreakingDefense)

Basic Weapon Facts

I. Background

  1. Manufacturer: BAE systems Australia and Innovaero (AUS)
  2. Suppliers: Unknown
  3. Country of origin: Australia
  4. Developmental stage: First flight testing
  5. System version: STRIX
  6. System type: Fixed Wing UAS

II. General Specifications

  1. System dimensions: 2.6 m × 6 m × 5 m
  2. Weight: 960 kg
  3. Max payload: 200 kg
  4. Max operating time: <3 hr
  5. Max operating Distance/Reach: 540 km (with a 200 kg payload)
  6. Max speed: 37 km/h

III. Autonomy

  1. Autonomous Targeting capabilities: BAE Systems has not disclosed specific details regarding the autonomous strike capabilities it claims the STRIX VTOL possesses.
  2. Cooperative Combat Operations: According to BAE Systems, the STRIX VTOL is designed to operate alongside other rotary platforms, both manned and unmanned, in an auxiliary role.

Sources

  1. Manufacturer websites:
    STRIX Uncrewed Aerial System (BAE Australia)
  2. News reports:

(Credit: NewAtlas)