Platform 04 · AIR // JET TACTICAL UAV
ARROWHEAD
A high-performance tactical UAV built for speed, range and mission flexibility — deep reconnaissance, persistent ISR and networked multi-domain operations.
Overview
Jet-Propelled Tactical UAV System
ARROWHEAD is a jet-propelled unmanned aerial system designed for rapid deployment and catapult launch. It delivers deep reconnaissance, persistent ISR and precision-capable profiles across land, maritime and littoral operations. Fully autonomous from catapult launch to parachute or belly-landing recovery, with modular payloads for EO/IR, SAR, SIGINT, communications relay and specialised configurations.
Technology
Jet propulsion
400–550 km/h cruise on a 120 kg MTOW airframe — speed, reach, precision.
Catapult launch
Field-deployable pneumatic launcher, ISO 20 ft transportable, for equipment-light expeditionary operations.
Modular mission bay
EO/IR, SAR, SIGINT, communications relay and specialised payloads under appropriate end-user agreements.
Capabilities
- Jet-powered performance for deep penetration and extended reach
- Catapult launch for maximum operational flexibility
- Modular payloads — EO/IR, SAR, SIGINT, COMMS relay
- Advanced autopilot with resilient navigation and mission autonomy
- Rugged airframe for all-weather operations
- Land, maritime and littoral profiles with networked integration
Featured use cases
Deep reconnaissance
High-speed, long-range collection where time-on-target and reach both matter.
Contact SalesMaritime ISR
Jet-powered over-water surveillance of shipping, littorals and exclusive economic zones.
Contact SalesTarget acquisition
Rapid location and designation support as a networked sensor in Overwatch.
Contact SalesTraining & evaluation
High-fidelity, threat-representative flight profiles for training and systems evaluation — available to qualified government customers.
Contact SalesSpecifications
Indicative configuration
Specifications are preliminary product-development targets unless identified as contractual. Final performance depends on selected sensors, configuration and operating conditions.
| System | Jet-propelled tactical UAV |
| Endurance | Up to 6 hours |
| Range | Up to 1,000 km |
| MTOW | 120 kg |
| Cruise speed | 400–550 km/h |
| Payload | Up to 30 kg |
| Service ceiling | Up to 10,000 m ASL |
| Launch | Catapult — rapid, equipment-light |
| Recovery | Parachute / belly landing |
| Propulsion | Jet engine |
| Launcher | CATAPULT-16/110 — ISO 20 ft transportable |
Additional mission payload configurations are available to qualified government and defence customers under appropriate end-user agreements. Licensed manufacture of FV-Arrow Type 3 technology.
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Qualified government, security and infrastructure operators — connect with sales to explore ARROWHEAD configuration, integration and deployment.