AeroVironment, the maker of the US Army’s Switchblade drones, has introduced its Jump 20-X unmanned aerial system (UAS) at IDEX 2025. This navalized version of the Jump-20 VTOL fixed-wing platform features artificial intelligence for autonomous maritime missions and cross-domain superiority. Designed with a modular open architecture, the Jump 20-X supports NATO interoperability through STANAG-compliant communications and is capable of integrating third-party payloads and radios.
