Neros has been selected as one of three main manufacturers to provide first-person view (FPV) drones for the US Army’s Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) programme Tranche 1.
The PBAS programme is intended to deploy modular, adaptable FPV drone technology at the platoon level throughout the Army.
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Under this initiative, Neros will deliver its Archer and Archer Strike drone platforms, offering both 5-inch (in) and 10in models.
These new variants are a progression from the previously fielded Archer 8in system.
Additionally, the PBAS package includes Flatbow, an updated soldier-portable version of Neros’ Crossbow Ground Control System.
Neros’ Archer Strike integrates with anti-armour and anti-personnel payloads from Kraken Kinetics Terminus, extending the system’s engagement range beyond 20 kilometres (km).
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By GlobalDataThe non-Strike Archer platforms provide expanded intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) functionality. They can accommodate a range of customisable payloads, allowing operators to configure the drone based on specific operational needs.
Flatbow serves as a mobile control platform, equipped with technology designed to counteract jamming in contested electromagnetic environments.
Neros CEO Soren Monroe-Anderson said: “The PBAS programme selection caps over two years of rigorous system development and testing with both our Ukrainian and US military partners. Neros is committed to supporting these efforts and helping our nation meet the rapidly growing demand for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) defence solutions.”
On the heels of its selection as one of the primary suppliers for the PBAS programme, Neros has announced it secured $75m in Series B fundraising.
This new funding brings the company’s total capital raised to more than $120m.
Led by Sequoia Capital, the funding round saw participation from Vy Capital US and Interlagos.
Neros intends to use the funds to expand its manufacturing capabilities, including scaling up production of the Archer and Archer Strike drone platforms as well as its ground control systems.
A portion of the investment will be directed towards increasing research and development focused on future autonomous system architectures.
“Our Series B fundraise represents the culmination of more than two years of company growth, focused product development, and aggressive iteration based on real battlefield results,” Soren Monroe-Anderson added.
