Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has announced new updates to the FLARES system that enhance the resilience and performance of the Integrator drone in harsh and electronically contested environments.
The improvements, announced on December 17, 2025, include jam-resistant datalinks, encrypted GPS options, enhanced navigation for GNSS-denied operations, and increased launch payload capacity.
According to the company, the goal is to ensure greater reliability during prolonged deployments without compromising endurance, range, or payload capacity. The Integrator retains its vertical takeoff and landing capability in confined areas measuring just 10×10 meters, as well as endurance of up to 27.5 hours, a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles, and a payload of up to 50 pounds distributed across multiple bays.
The updates also strengthen the system’s environmental tolerance, enabling operations in high winds, rough seas, and adverse weather conditions. Available to current and future customers without requiring aircraft modifications, FLARES remains optimized for maritime and land-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, offering a Group 3 expeditionary capability tailored to complex operational scenarios.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @Insitu_Inc | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Integrator’s VTOL launch and recovery kit just got a major upgrade that includes a host of new electronic and climatic resilience features including encrypted GPS, jam-resistant datalinks, updated navigation for GNSS-denied environments, and more. https://t.co/dXNZkF0quB pic.twitter.com/uTPk7DgyIU
— Insitu (@Insitu_Inc) December 17, 2025
