Auryn Aero, an Italian defense company has reengineered a loitering munition — often referred to as a “kamikaze drone” — into a reusable system intended for training purposes, according to Defence Blog.
The redesigned drone, originally developed for single-use offensive missions, has now been adapted to simulate real-world threats during military exercises. This innovation allows armed forces to conduct realistic training scenarios without incurring the high costs associated with destroying expensive one-time-use systems.
As reported by Defence Blog, the modified drone closely replicates the flight dynamics and behavior of operational loitering munitions, offering personnel the opportunity to enhance their skills in detecting, tracking, and neutralizing such threats.
The conversion reflects a broader trend in the defense sector: optimizing existing combat technologies for peacetime applications such as training and system evaluation. This approach not only cuts down expenses but also ensures readiness for increasingly drone-centric battlefields.
The company has not been publicly named in the article, but the effort is seen as part of Italy’s growing role in drone development and tactical innovation within NATO and EU defense circles.
