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Elbit picks Lowental Hybrid for extended‑endurance UAV propulsion

Elbit Systems has selected Lowental Hybrid to supply enhanced propulsion systems aimed at extending the endurance of some of its uncrewed aerial vehicles. The selection will equip select Elbit UAS with extended‑endurance powerplants to increase mission duration and flexibility across multiple mission profiles.

Discovered 2026-01-28T04:19:11.193335-08:00 | 2026-01-28T04:19:11.193335-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Extended‑endurance propulsion directly impacts operational capability by lengthening on‑station time and mission flexibility, a capability sought in recent defence UAS initiatives such as the runway‑independent Gray Eagle replacement challenge.
  • Supplier choices and integrations shape fielding timelines and scale for UAS fleets; similar procurement dynamics are visible in large European reconnaissance UAS orders like the Bundeswehr Twister contract.

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2026-01-28T04:19:11.193335-08:00
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2026-02-01T21:58:30.228930-08:00
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