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Palladyne AI Partners with IAI on US-Made Harpy Drones

June 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Palladyne AI partners with IAI to build Harpy, Harop drones in US.
Drones target US Army's Long Range Precision Munitions competition.
Palladyne to upgrade drones with autonomous swarming AI.
Initial contract worth $100-$200 million.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate growing US interest in Israeli drone technology, particularly for anti-radiation missions. The integration of Palladyne's AI software could enhance the drones' capabilities, suggesting a potential shift in the US drone market towards more advanced, autonomous systems.

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What Happened

Exclusive Licensing Deal Brings Israeli Attack Drones to US Market

Palladyne AI has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries to build IAI’s Harpy, Harop, and Mini-Harpy attack drones in the US, targeting the US Army’s Long Range Precision Munitions competition. The drones will be upgraded with Palladyne’s autonomous swarming AI, with an initial contract worth $100-$200 million. The partnership brings Israeli drone technology to the US market, with potential implications for the US drone industry. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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