Tekever unveils AR3 Evo — 25kg fixed-wing UAV with 100+ field-driven upgrades from Ukraine

Tekever has introduced the AR3 Evo, a 25kg fixed-wing UAV incorporating more than 100 improvements informed by operational experience in Ukraine, and demonstrated updated fixed-wing systems on Sept. 8 ahead of DSEI 2025. The changes target endurance, payload integration and survivability.

Discovered 2025-09-08T21:41:59.478383-07:00 | 2025-09-08T21:41:59.478383-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The AR3 Evo bundles more than 100 changes to a 25kg platform based directly on combat use in Ukraine, signalling incremental, field‑driven upgrades are accelerating capability cycles — and reducing time from lessons learned to product updates. See TEKEVER's acquisition of West Wales Airport for the test-hub context.

  • The emphasis on autonomy, survivability and payload flexibility mirrors broader trends in combat-proven UAV designs and rapid adaptation of software/hardware; compare recent deployments of AI-enabled micro-UAVs and operationalised systems in contested environments. See developments such as the Parrot Anafi UKR micro-UAV fleet.

  • Public demonstrations ahead of DSEI and similar shows indicate Tekever is positioning the AR3 Evo for export and partner procurement opportunities amid rising demand for tactical ISR and loitering platforms; this follows the industry push for next-gen uncrewed systems showcased at major events like the Paris Airshow's wingman drone briefings.

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