Estonian software to be integrated with Israeli platforms
Israeli loitering-munition manufacturer Uvision has partnered with Estonian autonomy specialist Lendurai. Under the agreement, Lendurai’s software will be integrated into Uvision platforms for an unnamed NATO customer.
Signed on September 24, the deal marks the first public announcement of Uvision’s cooperation in Estonia, a country known for its software expertise and rapidly expanding its options for low-cost munitions.
Focus on autonomy and artificial intelligence
Uvision CEO Ran Gozali said AI-enabled autonomy is becoming increasingly important in managing the complexity of modern military operations. He said the partnership would allow the companies to integrate capabilities suited to NATO forces’ evolving requirements.
Founded in 2011, Uvision produces the Hero family of loitering munitions, which includes systems of different sizes and ranges. Their wings deploy after launch. The company describes the systems as combat-tested, integrated platforms designed to deliver precise strikes.
Neocortex at the heart of the deal
Lendurai also makes the Accipiter drone interceptor, but its software—particularly the Neocortex system—appears to be central to the agreement. The company says Neocortex has been tested in combat in Ukraine.
The companies have not specified whether the partnership directly involves Hero drones. Uvision has expanded its portfolio in recent years, including through its acquisition of Israeli firm SpearUAV, which makes smaller tactical systems.
Lendurai CEO Siim Maivel said combining the company’s expertise in AI and autonomy with Uvision’s unmanned systems could produce capabilities tailored to operational requirements and provide a foundation for broader cooperation.
European expansion alongside US push
Uvision is stepping up its presence in Europe. In March, the company announced the launch of Uvision Europe in Munich, intended to serve as the hub for its activities on the continent. Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia are also modernizing their armed forces amid rising threats attributed to Russia.
The company is also seeking to grow its business in the United States. In October 2025, Uvision announced a nearly $1 billion contract through its US partner Mistral to supply the Hero-120 to the US Army.
In June, Uvision unveiled Cortex, a new battle-management system designed to link sensors with its Hero, Viper and Peregrine platforms.
