Kerveros (UAV)

Kerveros (UAV) is an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the Greek aerospace company Altus LSA, as a heavy lift vertical take off and landing (VTOL) drone. This advanced system is designed as an unmanned armed drone, capable of carrying anti tank guided missiles, performing mission of precision strikes.[1][2]

Background and development

The Kerveros drone that was unveiled at the 2024 Euronaval naval defense exhibition, was developed in cooperation with the European missile manufacturer MBDA.[2] It is based on the Atlas 8 UAV platform with a heavy lift multirotor system. The Kerveros's primarily design is for anti armor warfare and tactical strike operations, using the Akeron MP multi-purpose guided missile system.[1][3][4]

Altus LSA initiated The Kerveros program as part of its efforts to enhance the capabilities of heavy lifted systems into armed combat roles.[2] The drone that is based on Atlas 8 platform includes a multirotor UAV that is designed for high payload military and industrial applications.[3] The implementation ad integration of guided missile capabilities, was achieved by cooperating with MBDA, helping the adaptation of the Akeron MP anti tank missile for UAV deployment.

Design

Kerveros is an octocopter UAV, a drone using eight electric rotors arranged around a central fuselage.[2] By using this design, the drone benefits from high lift capacity and redundancy, so even if one of the motors fails, the drone will remain stable.[3] The Kerveros carries its weapons on mounts that are located under the drone's body.[2] Targets are detected by using an electro optical cameras and heat sensors placed in a rotating, stabilized turret.[2]

The Kerveros has two different engine setups that are available:

All electric version

This version is optimized for short range tactical missions.[3]

Hybrid version

In this version there is a generator incorporated extending endurance and range of operation.[1][3]

Ammunition

The Kerveros is equipped with missiles with a range of more than 4 km, that have a special two-stage warhead that can destroy modern armored vehicles.[5][3]

Operational roles

The Kerveros can perform several missions on the battlefield:

Anti tank warfare

Kerveros can engage armored vehicles from standoff distances.[3][2]

Precision strike

The drone can attack important targets using guided missiles.[2][3]

Armed reconnaissance

Kervero has advanced capabilities to locate and destroy targets beyond the front line.[2]

Naval operations

The Kerveros can be deployed form ships for coastal or maritime strike missions.[2][6]

The VTOL configuration of the Kerveros allows it to operate without runways and to launch from confined spaces such as ships, vehicles, or forward operating bases.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Kesteloo, Haye (2024-11-07). "Greek Military's New Anti-Tank Drone Revolutionizes Battlefield Operations". dronexl.co. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Novichkov, Nikolay (2024-11-11). "Euronaval 2024 - Kerveros weaponised drone unveiled with Akeron MP missile". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Administrator. "Euronaval 2024: Greece's Altus LSA Introduces First Anti-Tank Drone Equipped with French Akeron MP Missiles". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  4. ^ "MBDA Advances Tactical Drone, AKERON MP Missile Systems Development with Greek Collaborations". defensemirror.com. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  5. ^ "Luxembourg Orders Akeron MP ATGMs". 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  6. ^ Bisht, Inder Singh (2025-05-14). "Naval Group Explores Drone Integration on Greek Warships". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
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