BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir Partner to Develop Jet-Powered Drone Training Systems
BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir announced a strategic partnership at the BSDA 2026 exhibition to co-develop next-generation jet-powered drone platforms for defence testing, evaluation, and military training. The collaboration initially targets Romania, with long-term ambitions to address NATO and broader European defence requirements.
Highlights
- BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir signed a strategic MOU at BSDA 2026 to co-develop jet-powered drone systems for military training and defence testing.
- The collaboration combines BraveX Aero's long-range and jet-powered drone platform expertise with ARESIA-Ozoir's combat-proven aerial training solutions.
- The partnership initially targets the Romanian Armed Forces, with a long-term roadmap to address NATO and European defence requirements.
- BraveX CEO Răzvan Costea-Bărluțiu framed the deal as a key step in the company's evolution as a European defence technology firm.
- Further details on joint programmes and deliverables are expected to be announced within the coming months.
BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir Partner to Develop Jet-Powered Drone Training Systems
BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir have formally announced a strategic partnership at the BSDA 2026 exhibition, with the two companies set to collaborate on developing next-generation aerial systems for defence testing, evaluation, and military training applications.
Combining Core Competencies
The partnership establishes a collaborative framework between the two companies in the field of advanced drone training and target systems. The initiative combines BraveX Aero's expertise in long-range fixed-wing and jet-powered drone platforms with ARESIA-Ozoir's extensive experience in military training and defence support solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will explore the integration of dedicated payloads and systems onto BraveX platforms, while also evaluating opportunities to expand cooperation within defence testing and evaluation programmes. The partnership is expected to support the development of flexible, cost-effective aerial target and training solutions capable of meeting evolving operational requirements — including high-speed, realistic threat simulation environments enabled by jet-powered drone systems.
Romania First, Europe in Sight
The collaboration will initially focus on the Romanian market, with the longer-term objective of developing scalable solutions to meet emerging NATO and European defence needs. The initiative comes at a critical juncture, as European nations place growing emphasis on resilient defence-industrial cooperation, sovereign capability development, and the rapid deployment of cost-effective unmanned systems to support operational readiness and force preparedness. Both companies indicated that further details on the partnership and upcoming joint programmes will be disclosed in the coming months.
Leadership Statements
Răzvan Costea-Bărluțiu, CEO of BraveX Aero, said: "This partnership represents an important step in BraveX's evolution as a European defence technology company. By combining flexible drone platform development capabilities — including long-range and jet-powered unmanned systems — with ARESIA-Ozoir's operational experience and industrial strength, we are committed to contributing to the modernisation of European defence training capabilities."
François Baldeschi, General Manager of ARESIA-Ozoir, added: "I am delighted to sign this memorandum of understanding with BraveX Aero. This strategic collaboration will allow us to fully leverage the synergies between our two companies — drawing on ARESIA-Ozoir's proven expertise in delivering combat-validated aerial training solutions to armed forces worldwide, and BraveX Aerospace's market-leading position in drone development and design. I look forward to our two organisations working closely together to deliver cost-effective training solutions for the Romanian Armed Forces."
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