Designed to compete for the U.S. Army’s upcoming Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, the Hellhound S3 drone aims to strengthen the capabilities of US and allied warfighters.
Unveiled in March 2025, this man-portable kamikaze drone is the chef d’oeuvre of engineering and defense company Cummings Aerospace, that recently completed a flight test demonstrating the capability of this new device.
Flight-test results and range potential
During the test, the man-portable loitering munition flew more than 30 kilometers (18 miles) with an inert warhead. It landed with more than 50 percent fuel remaining, indicating a potential maximum range exceeding 60 kilometers (37 miles).
“This test validates Hellhound S3’s persistent loitering capability at extended ranges,” said Sheila Cummings, chief executive officer of Cummings Aerospace. “That range, combined with speed and modularity, makes Hellhound ideally suited for both loitering munition missions and counter-unmanned aircraft system operations against Group 2 and Group 3 threats, such as the Shahed.”
Modular design and manufacturing
At the manufacturing level, Cummings uses modular open systems architecture and 3D printing, allowing the company to rapidly iterate the design based on test data and Soldier feedback.
This approach directly supports the Department of War’s initiative to unleash U.S. military drone dominance, using 3D printing to enable rapid production at lower cost.
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