AURION™ Mk IV – Tactical – UAS

AURION™ Mk IV – Tactical – UAS
AURION™ Mk IV – Tactical – UAS
AURION™ Mk IV – Tactical – UAS
AURION™ Mk IV – Tactical – UAS

AURION™ Mk IV – Tactical – UAS

Unmanned Systems AURION Tactical UAS Group 3 ISTAR
AURION Mk IV

European-produced tactical ISTAR for demanding military operations.

AURION Mk IV is a tactical long-range unmanned aircraft system delivering Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance across complex and contested land and maritime environments. Produced in the Netherlands, it combines an operationally validated design lineage with European integration, support and long-term operability.

Group 3 tactical UAS
Up to 24 hours
Up to 12 kg payload
VTOL or launcher / parachute
AES-256 secure C2
Operational maturity with a compact footprint

AURION Mk IV is positioned for professional military users requiring proven performance, long endurance, multi-payload flexibility and resilient command and control without the logistical burden of a larger UAS class.

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Operational maturity

A proven, airworthy and operationally validated design lineage refined through demanding real-world use.

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Endurance and flexibility

Long endurance combines with runway-independent deployment through selectable launch and recovery concepts.

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Multi-payload versatility

Two payloads can operate simultaneously, supporting multi-sensor mission execution within a single sortie.

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Resilient command and control

Encrypted, redundant and networked C2 supports survivable operation in contested electromagnetic environments.

Operational concept
Persistent tactical ISR across land and maritime domains

AURION Mk IV is optimized for persistent tactical ISR, force protection and situational-awareness missions. Its dual launch and recovery concept allows commanders to balance logistical flexibility and maximum on-station endurance.

Tactical long-range ISTAR
Persistent ISR
Force protection
Multi-payload operation
Full system redundancy
Low acoustic and visual signature
All-weather design
Maximum take-off weight55 kg
Payload capacityUp to 12 kg
EnduranceUp to 24 hours · 12 hours with VTOL kit
Maximum speed70 kts
Service ceiling18,000 ft
Wingspan5.2 m
Length2.2 m
Command, control and navigation

AURION Mk IV is engineered for resilient operation in contested electromagnetic environments. AES-256 encryption, primary and secondary uplinks, BLOS capability, relay mode and GPS-denied navigation support a secure and survivable C2 architecture.

AES-256 encrypted datalink
Primary + secondary uplink
Up to 150 km LOS
BLOS capable
Relay datalink mode
GPS-denied navigation
Payloads and mission systems

The platform supports two simultaneous payloads, enabling multi-sensor mission execution and integration of sovereign customer-specific systems.

EO / IR

EO/IR sensors with laser pointer, rangefinder and designator.

Radar

Synthetic Aperture Radar and Maritime Patrol Radar payloads.

Wide-area ISR

Wide Area Motion Imagery for persistent broad-area observation.

Maritime

Automatic Identification System integration for maritime missions.

Signals and EW

COMINT and Electronic Warfare payload integration.

Sovereign systems

Integration of user-specific sensors and mission payloads.

Operational features
Automatic VTOL take-off and landing
Launcher and parachute recovery
Six autonomous flight modes
Vehicle-mounted mobility
Rapid assembly and turnaround
Small deployed footprint
Compliance and interoperability

STANAG 4703 · UAS airworthiness

STANAG 4609 · Motion imagery standards

NATO concepts · NATO-aligned C2 and ISR integration

European sovereignty and programme support

AURION Mk IV is produced and integrated in the Netherlands with European-controlled production and support. This strengthens availability, strategic autonomy and long-term operability within NATO and EU procurement frameworks while reducing dependency on non-European geopolitical constraints.

Performance and regulatory notice

Performance figures are based on stated validated design characteristics and may vary with payload, VTOL configuration, mission profile, environmental conditions and customer integration. Final airworthiness, frequency use, payload compatibility, C2 architecture, navigation functions and operational availability remain subject to configuration, qualification, spectrum and airspace approvals, applicable export-control requirements and approved end use. Images and descriptions are indicative.

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