Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $17.5 Million Contract from armasuisse for Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones

Feb 4, 2026
Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse to supply Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for integration with the Swiss Armed Forces' Piranha 8x8 vehicles, enhancing reconnaissance capabilities.

Teledyne FLIR Defense announced in a press release that it has received a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of Defence Procurement, to deliver Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the Swiss Armed Forces.

The contract includes drones, software, and integration kits designed for use with the Piranha 8x8 armored engineering vehicle program. The Black Hornet 4 nano-drones will integrate with the vehicle’s digital infrastructure, allowing live video feeds and target data to be displayed on vehicle systems for improved situational awareness.

According to Teledyne FLIR Defense, the integration enables drone operators to connect control tablets to the vehicle’s Integrated Combat Solution, provided by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. The drones can be launched by hand from the vehicle and share reconnaissance data in real time with the crew. The systems are detachable, allowing continued operation when dismounted.

Deliveries began in 2025, with remaining systems scheduled for 2026. Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies, has delivered more than 35,000 Black Hornet drones to military and security forces in over 45 countries.

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