RQ-35 Heidrun receives U.S. Blue UAS status
AIRO's RQ-35 Heidrun received Blue UAS status from the Defense Contract Management Agency.
Evidence notes
- The designation confirms compliance with U.S. defense requirements for secure design and trusted supply chains.
- Blue UAS status makes the RQ-35 eligible for government and defense acquisition under NDAA requirements.
- The approval removes a procurement review hurdle for qualified U.S. defense and government customers.
Company context
AIRO Group is an aerospace and defence platform spanning uncrewed aircraft, avionics, training and electric air mobility. Its Sky-Watch business manufactures the RQ-35 Heidrun, a portable fixed-wing UAS with onboard AI for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.