UK-based Edinburgh Drone Company (EDC) has unveiled its latest one-way attack unmanned system, the HAMMER, significantly expanding its battlefield strike capabilities.
Developed in partnership with Aero Solutions, the HAMMER is equipped with a 2.5-kilogram warhead, with growth potential to carry payloads of at least 3.5 kilograms. The system is offered in two range configurations: a standard version with a reach of 22 kilometers and an extended-range variant capable of striking targets up to 50 kilometers away.
The drone is launched using a catapult system, while optional additional batteries can be integrated to extend endurance and operational flexibility.
HAMMER supports reusable, fillable cassettes and warheads comparable to rocket-propelled grenade munitions, allowing operators to tailor payloads for different mission requirements.
To enhance operational safety, the platform incorporates an integrated launch mechanism, a safe-arming function, and a flight termination system designed to minimize risks during handling and deployment.
The system was formally unveiled at EDC’s Haddington facility, where industry partners and stakeholders were briefed on its capabilities and production roadmap.
According to EDC, recent live-fire trials demonstrated the drone’s lethality, with the warhead reportedly penetrating up to 600 millimeters of armored steel. The company noted that HAMMER was engineered for simplified manufacturing, low cost, and rapid scalability to enable fast production without unnecessary complexity.
