The United States Army recently tested the Altius 600 attack drone against a model of the Russian 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled artillery system at the Yuma training range, as part of the Launched Effects Short-Range (LE-SR) program.
The initiative aims to provide infantry units with drones that can be launched from various platforms, operated by a single soldier, and capable of operating in intense combat environments.
LE-SR program drones operate semi-autonomously in “swarms,” allowing them to penetrate enemy defenses and quickly adapt to changing battlefield conditions. The demonstration phase of the project began in March 2025, with the participation of three companies: Anduril Industries with the Altius 600; AEVEX Aerospace with the Atlas Group II; and Raytheon with the Coyote Block 3.
Released images show the Altius 600 and Atlas Group II in action, highlighting the Anduril drone striking the 2S19 Msta-S model. The U.S. Army has used replicas of Russian weapons for years for training, both for identification and attack simulations, and reports indicate that the Altius 600 has already been used against real targets in Ukraine.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: DVIDS | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team
