AgEagle Aerial Systems Provides Technology to Enhance European Security
- Strategic expansion into Nordic defense market through Swedish government contract
- Product features advanced capabilities including 1.5 cm mapping accuracy and AES-256 encryption
- Agreement includes comprehensive training program for end users
- Compliant with European C2 standards, enabling operations in restricted areas
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Sweden's eBee TAC drone order strengthens AgEagle's Nordic defense market foothold with tactical mapping technology designed for harsh environments.
AgEagle has secured a notable defense contract with the Swedish government for multiple eBee TAC Public Safety drone systems, executed through regional distributor Brigantes. This order represents a meaningful expansion into the Nordic defense market, strategically important given Sweden's recent NATO membership and the heightened security focus in the region.
The eBee TAC system offers significant tactical advantages through its rapid 3-minute deployment capability, lightweight design (just 1.6 kg), and high-precision mapping with 1.5 cm accuracy. These specifications are particularly valuable in Sweden's diverse and challenging terrain, which includes extensive remote areas and harsh winter conditions.
From a security perspective, the drones incorporate AES-256 encryption and secure data handling protocols, critical features for government applications. The system's compliance with European C2 standards simplifies regulatory approval under EASA frameworks, reducing operational friction for the Swedish authorities.
This contract's significance extends beyond the immediate sale. It positions AgEagle within Sweden's modernizing defense infrastructure during a period of regional security reassessment. The inclusion of training services suggests a longer-term relationship beyond the initial hardware purchase, potentially opening pathways to recurring revenue through future upgrades, maintenance, and additional unit orders.
While the release doesn't disclose the financial terms or unit quantities, this contract demonstrates market validation for AgEagle's technology in the demanding defense sector, where procurement processes are notoriously stringent and competitive.
Government of Sweden orders eBee TAC Public Safety systems
WICHITA, Kan., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, is pleased to announce orders for multiple eBee TAC Public Safety units to the Government of Sweden. The order was executed through its strategic partnership with Brigantes, the AgEagle defense distributor for the Nordic region.
The eBee TAC Public Safety, designed for tactical mapping and situational awareness, equips users with cutting-edge drone technology to enhance public safety and defense operations. The agreement also includes training sessions to ensure optimal deployment and operation of the systems. AgEagle will coordinate and conduct the training for the end user.
“Delivering our eBee TAC Public Safety solutions to global customers, with Brigantes’ support, is a strategically vital sale that expands AgEagle’s Nordic defense market presence,” said Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle. “This drone’s rapid deployment, precise mapping, and cyber-secure operations empower Sweden to counter regional threats, strengthen NATO deterrence, and enhance public safety across diverse terrains.”
Brigantes is a trusted regional distributor specializing in defense and security solutions and has played a pivotal role in facilitating this agreement.
The eBee TAC Public Safety drone offers specific capabilities that align with defense and public safety requirements around the globe:
- Rapid Deployment and Portability: Deployable in 3 minutes by a single operator and carried in a backpack (1.6 kg/3.5 lbs), the eBee TAC enables FMV to respond swiftly to time-sensitive missions like disaster response or tactical surveillance in Sweden’s diverse terrain, including remote and mountainous areas.
- High-Accuracy Mapping: With RTK/PPK technology, it achieves 1.5 cm/0.6 in accuracy without ground control points, providing FMV with precise 2D, 3D, and thermal maps for applications like search and rescue, firefighting, and land management.
- Cyber-Security and Compliance: Featuring AES-256 encryption, an encrypted SD card, and a low visible/acoustic signature at 300 m/984 ft, the drone ensures secure data handling.
- Versatile Payloads: Swappable RGB, 3D, and thermal cameras enable FMV to collect data for day or night missions.
- Regulatory Advantage: compliant with European C2 standards, the eBee TAC simplifies Sweden’s adherence to EASA regulations, allowing safe operations in populated or restricted areas.
For more information about AgEagle’s UAV solutions, including the eBee TAC Public Safety, visit www.ageagle.com.
About AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
Through its three Centers of Excellence, AgEagle is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class flight hardware, sensors and software that solve important problems for its customers. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, AgEagle is a leading provider of full stack UAS, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at www.ageagle.com.
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