Air-breathing Autonomous Air Vehicles

Purpose-built for hyper-scale production and mass employment.

Barracuda is a family of air-breathing Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs) purpose-built for hyper-scale production and mass employment. Advanced software with simplified design creates a highly intelligent, low-cost, and flexible mission system.

Designed for rapid hardware integration and software-defined upgradeability, Barracuda offers collaborative mission autonomy potential across multiple platforms.

The Barracuda-M munition configuration offers more affordable cruise missile capability with modular open systems architecture and supply chain resilience.

Barracuda-100

Versatile platform for multiple launch systems.

Range: >120nm operational range for extended mission capabilities

Payload: ~40lb capacity for kinetic and other mission payloads

Launch Platforms: Compatible with rotary/fixed-wing aircraft, ground vehicles, and boats for maximum deployment flexibility.

Barracuda-250

Enhanced range for fighter and naval operations.

Range: >200nm (air-launched), >150nm (ground-launched) for extended operational reach

Payload: ~35lb capacity optimized for precision strike missions

Launch Platforms: Internal/external carriage on fighter jets and deployment from surface vessels for naval operations.

Barracuda-500

Long-range capability for strategic missions.

Range: >500nm (air-launched) for strategic strike capabilities

Payload: >100lb capacity for enhanced mission effectiveness

Launch Platforms: Fighter aircraft and palletized systems (Rapid Dragon, C-17, C-130) for rapid deployment scenarios.

Production Advantages

Hyper-Scale Manufacturing

Designed to double production rates on-demand with streamlined manufacturing processes

Simplified Design

Minimizes unique tooling and part count while using commercially available components

Modular Architecture

Open systems architecture enables rapid hardware integration and mission flexibility

Supply Chain Resilience

Robust supply chain design ensures consistent production and deployment capabilities

Key Capabilities

Software-Defined

Advanced software enables upgradeability and mission adaptability

Low-Cost Production

Highly intelligent yet affordable system for mass employment scenarios

Multi-Platform Launch

Compatible with air, ground, and naval platforms for maximum operational flexibility

Collaborative Autonomy

Potential for collaborative mission autonomy and coordinated operations

"Barracuda's scalable production and multi-platform compatibility make it a game-changer for modern military operations."
— Defense Systems Analyst