Exail Secures Major Defense Contract for DriX H-8 USVs
Exail has successfully secured a critically important defense contract with a European country to deliver a fleet of five DriX H-8 uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) aimed at Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Versatile Platform for Diverse Missions
Originally designed for hydrographic applications, the drix H-8 USV has evolved into a reliable and adaptable platform capable of operating in both shallow and deep waters. It is indeed engineered to undertake a wide range of civilian and military maritime operations.
Growing Demand for Uncrewed Systems
This contract marks the largest order for Exail’s DriX platform to date, underscoring the increasing trend among naval and maritime security forces to incorporate uncrewed surface systems into their operations.The agreement also highlights the ongoing transition towards the integration of autonomous platforms in contemporary ISR strategies.
Proven Performance in Multinational Operations
Renowned naval forces, including the U.S. Navy and the french Navy, have already placed their confidence in the DriX H-8 USV.The platform has demonstrated exceptional performance during significant multinational exercises, such as NATO’s REPMUS and Task Force X operations.
commitment to innovation and Security
Jérôme Bendell, Head of Exail’s Maritime Systems Business Line, expressed, “We are grateful for the trust our European partner has placed in us. This contract signifies the escalating strategic demand for unmanned maritime ISR capabilities, and we take pride in DriX being chosen to fulfill this requirement.”
“This also serves as a testament to DriX’s reliability, maturity, and operational effectiveness. At Exail, we are dedicated to advancing innovation to bolster global maritime security.”
