Terminal Autonomy unveils AQ180K and AQ400 loitering munitions with a range of up to 500 km

The AQ180K and AQ400 loitering munitions developed by Terminal Autonomy Ukraine are now available on the Brave1 Market. Both systems feature satellite communication links and AI-powered terminal guidance.

The smaller AQ180K model boasts an operational range of up to 140 km, carries an 8 kg warhead, and is catapult-launched. Powered by an electric motor, the drone reaches a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h and offers a flight endurance of up to 90 minutes.

The system utilizes a digital video link alongside daytime and thermal imaging cameras, supports satellite command-and-control, and is equipped with the UAVTarget terminal guidance system featuring a thermal imaging camera. The system has already completed codification.

The larger AQ400 model is engineered to engage targets at ranges of up to 500 km, carrying a warhead weighing up to 60 kg. Powered by an internal combustion engine, the drone is launched from a rail system and controlled via satellite link. It achieves a maximum flight speed of up to 180 km/h, maintains a flight endurance of at least 300 minutes, and operates at altitudes ranging from 10 to 4,000 metres.

According to the manufacturer, both loitering munitions are capable of operating in dense electronic warfare environments. Furthermore, they can be outfitted with the company’s proprietary optical navigation module and counter-air-defence systems.

Both systems are designed for precision strikes and mass deployment. On the Brave1 marketplace, the AQ180K is listed at approximately UAH 360,000, while the AQ400 is priced at just over UAH 1.3 million.