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Teledyne FLIR Defense Announces New \u2018Block 2\u2019 Upgrades to Rogue 1 Lethal Unmanned Aerial System<\/b><\/p>\n

Operating range doubles to 20+ km while new \u2018Shape Charge Jet\u2019 anti-armor payload expands mission profile against hardened vehicles<\/i><\/p>\n

Enhanced communications, autonomy, and endurance features boost electronic warfare resilience and operation in contested environments<\/i><\/p>\n

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nTeledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced today at SOF Week the release of Rogue\u2122 1 Block 2, a major upgrade of the revolutionary lethal unmanned aerial system first launched at SOF Week 2024.<\/p>\n

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260520503426\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Teledyne FLIR Defense announced at SOF Week the release of Rogue\u2122 1 Block 2, a major upgrade of its revolutionary lethal unmanned aerial system. With operating range doubled to more than 12 miles (20 km), Rogue 1 Block 2 adds a new anti-armor payload option, harnessing \u2018Shape Charge Jet\u2019 technology for expanded mission flexibility against more heavily-armored targets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nAfter two years of customer fielding and success with the U.S. Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires-Light, U.S. Special Operations Command Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems programs and more, the Block 2 upgrade leverages user feedback to greatly enhance performance, resilience, and operational capability — all while maintaining existing form-factor.<\/p>\n

\nWith operating range doubled to more than 12 miles (20 km), Rogue 1 Block 2<\/a> adds a new anti-armor payload option, harnessing \u2018Shape Charge Jet\u2019 technology for expanded mission flexibility against more heavily-armored targets. Redesigned propellers are optimized for long transit and fast attack patterns, while new advanced battery cell technology adds 20% more endurance.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOver the last two years, Rogue 1 has delivered critical successes for customers, and the Block 2 upgrades represent the next evolution of that mission,\u201d said Tung Ng, Vice President of Unmanned Systems North America at Teledyne FLIR Defense. \u201cThese advancements prove our commitment to maintaining Rogue 1 as one of the most versatile precision strike options in the warfighter\u2019s kit through a more capable, durable, and future-ready platform.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nOther software and mission capability enhancements include track landing, improved mapping and visualization, and better GPS-denied navigation utilizing both thermal and daylight cameras. More robust onboard computing enables advanced autonomy to further ease user cognitive load, while dual-band radio support improves the unit\u2019s range and electronic warfare resiliency.<\/p>\n

\nKey Rogue 1 Block 2 features include:<\/p>\n