Czech drone manufacturer U&C has received a contract to deliver unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to US Army units in Europe, supporting scouting and base protection missions amid growing security concerns across the region.
The award follows months of evaluations during military exercises simulating high-intensity scenarios, where the platforms reportedly demonstrated high reliability and resistance to electronic warfare in near-combat conditions.
The company said it will deliver the systems in partnership with Illinois-based ATP Gov to execute the contract.
Details on cost and timelines were not disclosed, but local Czech media described the agreement as a pilot order worth “hundreds of thousands of euros,” with potential for larger follow-on contracts.
U&C stated that the aircraft can operate at ranges of about 100 kilometers (62 miles) and is equipped with optical systems capable of day and night operations.
“Our valued customer praised our ability to provide critical [intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance] capabilities, offering long-endurance surveillance and real-time data to significantly enhance situational awareness,” said David Jirman, chief commercial officer of U&C UAS.
“Our…system is a versatile reconnaissance tool and a robust solution, capable of meeting the rigorous demands of modern military missions.”
About U&C
U&C was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in the town of Kolín, east of the Czech Republic’s Central Bohemian Region.
Its portfolio includes the Stork family of UAS built for extended patrol missions, as well as the Mace loitering munition for precision strikes.
The company currently produces between 100 and 300 drones per month and has supplied hundreds of systems to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
