On October 3, 2025, in Bethesda, MD, Mistral Inc.—a prominent name in advanced defense technologies—announced a significant development in the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts. The Army has awarded a multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $982 million for the acquisition, training, and support of the HERO 120 loitering munition system, developed by Uvision Inc. (formerly known as UVision USA). This agreement signals the Army’s commitment to robust precision strike capabilities and operational efficiency.