New Loitering Missile System for U.S. Marine Corps

Mistral will design, build and test Organic Precision Fires-Mounted systems that will provide U.S. marine warfighters with intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and highly accurate and precise indirect fire strike capabilities By DA Staff / 28 Jun 2021

Discover Leading Defense Technology Solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Follow DA

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) System Command – Quantico VA has awarded Mistral Inc. a contract to design, build and test a new loitering missile system. 

The Organic Precision Fires – Mounted (OPF-M) missile system will be integrated onto the Light Armored Vehicle-Mortar (LAV-M), Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), and Long-Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV).  

Mistral teamed with UVision to provide the USMC with advanced and unique Loitering Strike Munition capabilities based on UVision’s Hero 120. 

The OPF-M will provide the Marines with intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and highly accurate precision indirect fire strike capabilities. 

Mistral will also integrate the OPF strike system with the USMC Command and Control (C2) and other mission payloads.    

“Mistral and UVision bring together decades of experience in the development and manufacturing of defense systems to address the US Marine Corp’s need for a proven precision strike loitering system,” stated Col. (Ret.) Yossi Gez, EVP of Mistral.  

“Mistral is privileged by the USMC selection of our solution for the OPF-M program. Mistral and our teammates are honored to provide our Warfighters with the OPF mission-critical precision strike systems,” said Ms. Banai, President of Mistral. 

The USMC selected Mistral after the successful completion of tests and evaluations at different U.S. Government test centers. 

Posted by DA Staff Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

GA-ASI Invests in Dutch Firms to Advance Defense Innovation After BMN

GA-ASI is set to invest in two Dutch companies following their selection at the Blue Magic Netherlands defense innovation event

Apr 25, 2025
AI-Powered Situational Awareness Platform Launched for Armored Vehicles

Maris-Tech Ltd. has introduced Diamond Ultra, a new integrated AI system designed to improve threat detection and situational awareness in armored fighting vehicles (AFVs)

Apr 25, 2025
Radiofrequency Weapon Disables Drone Swarms in Landmark Army Trial

A UK-developed radiofrequency weapon has successfully downed drone swarms in trials, showcasing a low-cost, high-impact solution to modern aerial threats

Apr 25, 2025
Q&A with DEFCROS: Key Insights for the 2025 Expo

DEFCROS Founder Kristijan Ilovača discusses the expo’s rapid growth, international ambitions, and how the event aims to support defense and security innovators

Apr 24, 2025
Precision Airdrop System Receives Marketing Approval

ParaZero has received marketing approval from the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s DECA for the DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System, developed in collaboration with Heven Drones

Apr 24, 2025
Supporting Tactical Operations & Mission Training with Enhanced Reality Systems

FlySight explains how its OPENSIGHT Enhanced Reality System delivers layered AR visualization, real-time video enhancements, and customizable overlays for airborne, tactical, and training operations

Apr 24, 2025

Featured Content

Q&A with DEFCROS: Key Insights for the 2025 Expo

DEFCROS Founder Kristijan Ilovača discusses the expo’s rapid growth, international ambitions, and how the event aims to support defense and security innovators

Apr 24, 2025
Ophir® FoldIR Lens Enhances Long-Range Imaging for Defense & Security Operations

The new Ophir® FoldIR 25-275mm MWIR zoom lens delivers compact, long-range imaging with low-SWaP performance for drones and small gimbal platforms

Apr 17, 2025
Textron Systems to Support Software & Payload Development for Navy’s MCM USV

Textron Systems is set to support the software development and payload integration for the Navy’s Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), focusing on future mission capabilities and advanced system integration

Apr 14, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.