MGI Engineering has finished the first flight tests of its new TigerShark drone. The uncrewed platform is built for long-range strike and autonomous missions.
The company developed the drone with Auterion. It uses a modular, software‑defined architecture. This makes the system easy to upgrade over time.
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TigerShark flies up to 750 kilometers per hour. Its range exceeds 1,000 kilometers. It can carry a 300‑kilogram payload. The drone also works in places where GPS signals are weak or blocked.
Many drones fail when satellite navigation is denied. TigerShark solves this by using alternative navigation. It also supports third‑party sensors and software, so different tools can be easily added.
Real‑world uses include deep strikes behind enemy lines and autonomous surveillance. A single operator could manage multiple drones. In a recent US military demo, Auterion demonstrated one pilot controlling three strike drones simultaneously, each hitting a separate target.
The flight tests are only the first step. TigerShark is not yet in full production or combat-ready. More testing and validation lie ahead.
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Europe needs sovereign autonomous systems. MGI CEO Mike Gascoyne said the drone meets today’s needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges. Auterion’s James East called it a breakthrough for European autonomous capabilities. The drone’s open architecture allows rapid software updates, keeping it relevant as threats evolve.
