Saudi Arabia Unveils Domestically Developed SKYWASP Loitering Munition with 1,500 km Range
Saudi defense technology company SR2Vector has unveiled the SKYWASP, a domestically developed one-way attack drone (loitering munition) featuring a delta-wing design similar to Iran's Shahed series. With a maximum range of 1,500 km, integrated INS/GNSS navigation, and anti-jamming capabilities, the system is designed for contested electronic warfare environments. SR2Vector plans large-scale production within Saudi Arabia.
Highlights
- Saudi defense firm SR2Vector unveiled the SKYWASP loitering munition, a domestically developed one-way attack drone with a maximum range of 1,500 km.
- SKYWASP features a delta-wing design and rear pusher propeller closely mirroring Iran's Shahed-series loitering munitions.
- The drone integrates INS and GNSS navigation with anti-jamming capability, enabling autonomous terminal strikes without real-time operator control.
- SR2Vector plans large-scale mass production of the SKYWASP entirely within Saudi Arabia, with potential export applications anticipated.
Saudi Arabia Unveils Domestically Developed SKYWASP Loitering Munition
Saudi Arabia has publicly revealed its domestically developed one-way attack drone — commonly known as a "kamikaze drone" or loitering munition — designated SKYWASP. Developed independently by Saudi-based defense technology firm SR2Vector, the unveiling represents a significant step in the Kingdom's pursuit of autonomous military drone development.
Design Mirrors Iran's Shahed Series
The SKYWASP closely resembles Iran's Shahed-series loitering munitions in overall configuration, employing a delta-wing aerodynamic layout, a rear-mounted pusher propeller, and a nose-section payload compartment. This design approach strikes a balance between cost-effectiveness and long-range strike capability, and has increasingly been adopted by multiple countries as a mainstream solution in recent years.
Key Performance Specifications
- Maximum range: 1,500 km
- Navigation system: Inertial Navigation System (INS) combined with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
- Anti-jamming capability: Equipped with electronic countermeasure resistance for contested environments
- Terminal guidance: Autonomous waypoint-based flight without continuous operator input
Autonomous Terminal Attack Capability
According to the manufacturer, SKYWASP uses pre-programmed waypoint guidance during its terminal attack phase, eliminating the need for real-time operator control. This design enables the system to maintain strike accuracy under heavy electromagnetic interference while reducing reliance on communication links — a critical advantage in modern electronic warfare environments.
Large-Scale Domestic Production Planned
SR2Vector has confirmed that the SKYWASP system is already manufactured within Saudi Arabia and that large-scale mass production is being planned. This signals the Kingdom's intent to deploy the drone system more broadly across its military forces, with potential export opportunities not ruled out for the future.
Information was sourced from SR2Vector official channels and Defense Security Asia, with related imagery and details simultaneously published on the Drone Wars social media platform.
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