U&C UAS

U&C UAS
Native name
U&C UAS s.r.o.
TypePrivate
IndustryAerospace
Defence
Founded2022
Headquarters
Prague
,
Czech Republic
ProductsUnmanned aerial vehicles
Loitering munitions
Number of employees
Approximately 120 (2026)
Websiteuacuas.com

U&C UAS is a Czech manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions. Founded in 2022 by co-owners of the Ukrainian drone manufacturer DeViRo, it operates a factory in Kolín.

History

U&C UAS was established in Prague in July 2022 by co-owners of the Ukrainian drone manufacturer DeViRo. The Czech factory was intended to protect production from Russian air strikes.

The company unveiled the Leleka LR reconnaissance drone in November 2023. Trial production in Kolín began in the same month, followed by serial production in April 2024. By July 2024, the factory employed approximately 80 people.

A Stork drone launched during Exercise Combined Resolve in 2026

In February 2026, U&C UAS signed an agreement to supply unmanned systems, operator training and technical support to Tunga Aerospace Industries in India. The companies also announced plans for further cooperation.

In May 2026, the company announced an agreement to supply reconnaissance systems to United States Army units in Europe through the American contractor ATP Gov. Production director Pavel Bulant put the value of the first order at several hundred thousand euros.

Products

Model Type
Stork LR Reconnaissance UAV, also known as Leleka LR
Stork 1000 Reconnaissance UAV, also known as Leleka 1000
MACE Loitering munition, also known as Bulava
Chaser Counter-drone interceptor; under development

Source: European Security & Defence.

References

  1. ↑ Smisek, Martin (October 2026). "The Czech Defence Industry: An Update" (PDF). European Security & Defence. No. 10/2026. pp. 31–38. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
  2. ↑ Kushnikov, Vadim (10 November 2023). "Ukrainian-Czech Company Debuts Leleka LR Drone System". Militarnyi. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ukrainisches Unternehmen fertigt Drohne und Loitering Munition in Tschechien". Hartpunkt (in German). 3 July 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
  4. ↑ Otto, Pavel (2 July 2024). "V Česku běží válečná výroba. Stovky dronů pro Ukrajinu se začaly vyrábět u Kolína". E15 (in Czech). Retrieved 26 October 2026.
  5. ↑ Richter, Jan (5 February 2026). "Kolínský výrobce dronů bude dodávat stroje do Indie". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 26 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Kolínská U&C dodá průzkumné drony pro americkou armádu v Evropě". ČT24 (in Czech). Czech Television. 17 May 2026. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
  7. ↑ Smisek, Martin (October 2026). "The Czech Defence Industry: An Update" (PDF). European Security & Defence. No. 10/2026. pp. 31–38. Retrieved 26 October 2026.