US investment in loitering strike systems continues to expand. In 2023, AeroVironment sustained production of its Switchblade munitions, including the Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600, broadening endurance and lethality options for frontline forces. In parallel, Shield AI advanced its Valkyrie loitering munition family through developmental milestones in 2024 and early 2025, focusing on AI-enabled mission planning and autonomous targeting. Norwegian firm Cyviz introduced a deployable, containerized command-and-control platform during Exercise HEIMDALL. Developed in cooperation with Nordic Shelter, the system integrates visualization tools and control-room technologies within a modular framework. Leveraging commercial components, it aims to accelerate deployment and minimize integration risk in complex operational settings.
