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Cobra 600

Jet-powered uncrewed aircraft of ~600 kg take-off mass developed with Diehl Defence under the AirLAS programme to carry and launch a single IRIS-T air-to-air missile, extending engagement range as a reusable missile taxi.

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Cobra 600 UAV completes maiden flight

POLARIS conducted the first flight of its Cobra 600 UAV over the Baltic Sea. The ~600 kg jet-powered platform, developed with Diehl Defence under AirLAS, is designed to carry and launch an IRIS-T missile as a reusable airborne launcher.

Aug 24, 2026

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