Overview
- General Chereshnya and Wilcox announced Monday a U.S.-based joint venture to build first-person-view drones and interceptor drones for the American defense market.
- The companies say they will localize parts in the United States and pursue Blue UAS approval, a Defense Department vetting program for cybersecurity, supply chains, and operational compliance.
- The effort has entered an approval phase that the partners say needs backing from top officials and agencies before the venture can be registered.
- Development is slated to run at Wilcox’s plant in Newington, New Hampshire, with General Cherry’s team working on-site.
- Militarnyi, as cited by Defence Blog, reports prototype supply orders of about $150 million are expected, though the companies indicate this depends on institutional approvals.