Teledyne FLIR Defense (belonging to the technology corporation Teledyne Technologies, USA) has just announced the upgraded Rogue 1 Block 2 version at the SOF Week 2026 exhibition (Florida, USA), with a series of improvements in operating range, self-propelled capabilities and attack power.
It is known that Rogue 1 is a flying missile capable of carrying (commonly known as patrol missiles or suicide UAVs), designed for infantry and special operations units.
This system can take off and land vertically, launch from a carrying tube and operate like an precision attack drone.
According to Teledyne FLIR Defense, the most notable change on the Block 2 version is the doubled operating range. If the previous version had a combat range of about 10 km, Rogue 1 Block 2 can now operate at a range of up to 20 km.
In addition to expanding the range, the new version is also upgraded with a ground control system based on the Android platform, making the operation process more flexible and easier to use.
Rogue 1 Block 2 is also supplemented with technology to increase efficiency against solid targets or armored vehicles. This technology is often used to concentrate destructive power on a small point to penetrate targets better.
The manufacturer said that the blades of the system have been redesigned to optimize performance for long-haul flights and high-speed attacks.
At the same time, upgraded battery cells help increase operating time by about 20% compared to the previous version.
Another notable point is the ability to operate in electronic warfare environments or when GPS signals are disturbed. Rogue 1 Block 2 is integrated with a navigation system combining heat imagery and daytime imagery, allowing to maintain positioning and navigation capabilities even when GPS is lost.
Software updates also add location tracking capabilities, improve mapping features and visualize the battlefield. Meanwhile, the new dual-band walkie-talkie helps expand communication range and increase noise resistance.
The upgrades of Block 2 are the next step to maintain Rogue 1 as one of the most flexible precision attack platforms today.
In the past two years, Rogue 1 has achieved many positive results when deployed to customers, and the new version was developed to increase durability, adaptability as well as readiness for future combat requirements.
Previously, Rogue 1 was known as a system that could operate from a single soldier without a dedicated launcher or support vehicle. The device is equipped with optoelectronic sensors and heat sensors to detect, identify and track targets.
With a maximum speed of about 113 km/h, Rogue 1 can attack both armored and unarmored targets in complex combat environments where communication and GPS can be interrupted.
