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IAI and SIG Sauer test VTOL drone armed with M250 machine gun

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IAI and SIG Sauer say their FIRE STORM 250 quadcopter has completed a live-fire test, identifying and engaging targets from the air with an M250 light machine gun mounted on a MICROLIGHT weapon station. The aircraft is reported to fly for up to three hours carrying 200 rounds; a human operator authorizes every shot.

Discovered 2026-10-13T05:04:52.311605-07:00 | 2026-10-13T05:04:52.311605-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The test demonstrates a VTOL drone integrating a machine gun for aerial target engagement, extending the range of armed UAV configurations being tested.
  • The stated endurance is up to three hours with 200 rounds, while requiring human authorization for every shot—key operational parameters for assessing the system’s potential role and control model.

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Unmanned Airspace defence-industry.eu DroneDJ suasnews.com defenseandmunitions.com defence-network.com
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2026-10-13T05:04:52.311605-07:00
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2026-10-15T02:19:23.004886-07:00
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