Aeon
About
About Aeon
ODIN processes sensor input to observe, detect, identify and maintain tracks on objects of interest. Its software is intended to support persistent reacquisition as targets move through cluttered terrain or temporary occlusion, reducing the amount of continuous manual aiming required from the operator.
Zeus packages that targeting layer with rugged, modular hardware that can accept different sensors and mission components. Aeon emphasises low-signature operation and American commercial components for production resilience. The company supplies supervised tactical systems rather than presenting ODIN as an independent authority for engagement decisions.
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Operations
Facilities & manufacturing
- Production setup
2026-09-30 - MERC is in volume production at Aeon’s facility; the disclosure does not establish a completed cumulative delivery count. - MERC electronic safe-and-arm device
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Production capacity
- Production rate
2026-09-30 - Aeon targets eventual U.S. production of 500 Hornet Block 2 interceptors per month; production start is planned for early 2027. - Planned U.S. Hornet Block 2 manufacturing
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Observed use
- Mountain Horse warhead
Physical Demo - Tested With - Aeon’s MERC and a Mountain Horse warhead were flight-tested together on Drone Dominance platforms.
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Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Red Cat
Outbound - Defense Components - Aeon delivered strike-drone fuzes and electronic safe-and-arm devices to Red Cat as part of more than 1,000 customer units shipped within weeks
Source - Destinus
Outbound - Manufacturing Services - Aeon plans licensed U.S. manufacturing of Destinus Hornet Block 2 interceptors, targeting a 2027 production start
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Timeline
Events
- 2026-09-30 - Partnership - Aeon licenses Destinus Hornet interceptor for planned U.S. manufacturing
The licensing arrangement targets a Texas production start in the first or second quarter of 2027 and an eventual 500 interceptors per month. The joint proposal is one of ten Topic 1 finalists scheduled for an October live demonstration. The Army competition may select up to three winners by December 31.
Source - 2026-09-30 - Demonstration - Aeon and Mountain Horse validate integrated drone warhead and fuze package
MERC supports time, proximity and impact fuzing across quadcopters, fixed-wing drones, missiles and interceptors. The component is available and in volume production at Aeon’s 140,000-square-foot facility. The package combines Mountain Horse’s warhead with Aeon’s electronic safe-and-arm device for integration by drone manufacturers.
Source - 2026-08-05 - Product Launch - Aeon commercialises strike-drone fuze and safe-and-arm line
The product line combines a low-cost fuze with an electronic safe-and-arm device for strike-drone munitions. Aeon said more than 1,000 units had been delivered within weeks to Red Cat, Skycutter and other customers. The company reported millions of dollars in booked orders as the line entered commercial supply.
Source - 2025-04-22 - Contract Award - Aeon wins U.S. Army Zeus payload-development contract
The Q2 2025 contract covers a modular payload and associated electronic safe-and-arm device for Zeus. The programme includes live testing of the payload integrated with the Zeus system. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center and Armaments Center are named stakeholders.
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Relations
Relationships
- Mountain Horse Solutions
Technology Partner - Aeon and Mountain Horse offer an integrated warhead and MERC safe-and-arm package for drone manufacturers.
Commercial
- Aeon wins U.S. Army Zeus payload-development contract
2025-04-22 · Order / contract · Army Applications Laboratory selected Aeon to develop a modular payload and electronic safe-and-arm device for the Zeus tactical weapon system.
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