German company Aerodata will introduce the new MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) reconnaissance drone AeroForce X during the international exhibition Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai (UAE). This was reported by Defense Network.
It should be noted that aircraft-type equipment will allow it to perform classic reconnaissance and electronic reconnaissance tasks. The twin-engine drone with a maximum takeoff weight of about 5 tons will be able to carry a payload of up to 1.3 tons. Flight time will be 40 hours.
The manufacturer emphasizes that AeroForce X is a completely German development. The equipment will not be subject to US export restrictions so Aerodata will be able to supply the drone to foreign customers.
Ground tests and first flight of AeroForce X are planned for 2026.
In early November, it became known that the Kalashnikov concern will display the SKAT 350M reconnaissance drone and the KUB-2E attack drone integrated into a single complex at the Dubai Air Show.
