{"id":48944,"date":"2026-04-15T20:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2026\/04\/15\/aerovironment-launches-new-multifunctional-drone-variant\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:35:01","slug":"aerovironment-launches-new-multifunctional-drone-variant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/industry\/techwatch\/2026\/04\/15\/aerovironment-launches-new-multifunctional-drone-variant\/","title":{"rendered":"AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AeroVironment is debuting a new drone with the capacity to carry out reconnaissance, electronic warfare and strike missions, building on a lethal loitering system that is already being fielded by the Army, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avinc.com\/resources\/av-in-the-news\/view\/av-introduces-mayhem-10-multi-role-launched-effects-system-at-aaaa-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.avinc.com\/resources\/av-in-the-news\/view\/av-introduces-mayhem-10-multi-role-launched-effects-system-at-aaaa-2026\">Wednesday announcement<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defense technology firm introduced the system, known as MAYHEM 10, which expands upon its Switchblade family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Army in February announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2026\/02\/26\/army-orders-186-million-in-switchblade-kamikaze-drones-tank-killers\/?contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fhome%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A255%7D&amp;contentFeatureId=f0fmoahPVC2AbfL-2-1-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.armytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2026\/02\/26\/army-orders-186-million-in-switchblade-kamikaze-drones-tank-killers\/?contentQuery=%7B%22includeSections%22%3A%22%2Fhome%22%2C%22excludeSections%22%3A%22%22%2C%22feedSize%22%3A10%2C%22feedOffset%22%3A255%7D&amp;contentFeatureId=f0fmoahPVC2AbfL-2-1-8\">$186 million purchase<\/a> that includes two variants of Switchblade one-way attack, or \u201ckamikaze,\u201d drones: the Switchblade 600 Block 2 variant and the Switchblade 300 Block 20 variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference is that MAYHEM 10 is multifunctional, meaning it can perform tasks in addition to striking. The new system can carry a 10-pound payload and has a range of over 62 miles, per the release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system is capable of 50 minutes of endurance, with a launch assembly that can be done in under five minutes, the statement says. It can also be launched from the air, ground or maritime platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBy integrating advanced autonomy, multi-domain payloads, and rapid adaptability, we empower our forces to sense, disrupt, and strike with precision \u2014 even in the most contested environments,\u201d Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment\u2019s chairman, president and chief executive officer, said in the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year, U.S. soldiers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-army\/2025\/10\/14\/armored-soldiers-get-first-live-fire-work-on-switchblade-600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">tested<\/a> the Switchblade 600 system, which has a range of 27 miles and is designed to engage a target using onboard cameras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Switchblade 300 Block 20, unlike the heavier 600 variant, is small enough to be carried in a backpack. 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