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Lumenier Showcases NightHawk AttriX Drones at U.S. Army PBAS Demonstration

October 1, 2025

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – August 13, 2025 — Lumenier proudly participated in the U.S. Army’s Purpose Built Attritable System (PBAS) demonstration held in Alabama, showcasing its NightHawk AttriX 5 and NightHawk AttriX 10 drone platforms in front of top military officials and defense decision-makers.

The event, part of a broader effort by the Army to evaluate cost-effective, modular, and mission-adaptable small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS), represents a strategic shift toward attritable drone systems—platforms designed to be used flexibly, deployed in high-risk environments, and replaced at low cost.

NightHawk AttriX: Designed for PBAS Mission Sets

The NightHawk AttriX 5 and 10 are precision-engineered to meet the Army’s emerging requirements for PBAS deployment, combining high-performance capabilities with affordability, modularity, and NDAA-compliant manufacturing.

These drones feature:

  • Modular architecture with open systems interfaces for payload flexibility
  • NDAA-compliant components including flight controllers, radios, and power systems
  • Rugged construction designed for austere field conditions
  • Support for both lethal and non-lethal payloads
  • Compact size optimized for small unit-level operations
  • Field-repairable design, allowing rapid component replacement to minimize downtime and keep operational costs low

Both platforms are aligned with the Army’s vision of rapid, scalable sUAS deployment at the platoon level, offering ISR support, target acquisition, and precision strike capabilities—while remaining expendable and easy to replenish.

“This PBAS demo was an incredible opportunity to show how our AttriX systems meet the Army’s evolving mission profile,” said Chad Daring, Business Development at Lumenier. “We’re proud to deliver American-made, compliant, and mission-ready solutions that scale with the needs of the modern warfighter.”

Supporting the DoD’s Open Systems Mandate

The PBAS initiative is a cornerstone of the Department of Defense’s Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), emphasizing interoperability, vendor flexibility, and rapid reconfiguration. Lumenier’s AttriX platforms are built around this philosophy, offering seamless integration with third-party components while reducing proprietary lock-in.

The Army’s request for attritable drones supports a growing emphasis on high-volume, low-cost aerial assets that can be deployed with confidence—even in contested environments where platform loss is anticipated. The ability to deliver such capabilities without compromising performance is essential to modern sUAS doctrine.

A Growing Need for U.S.-Made sUAS

With recent shifts in National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance and supply chain security, the demand for U.S.-built, commercially available systems has surged. Lumenier continues to lead this transformation with its PBAS-ready NightHawk series and a vertically integrated supply chain based in the United States.

This demonstration underscores Lumenier’s continued commitment to providing trusted, scalable, and agile aerial solutions for both defense and public safety applications.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Chad Daring
Business Development, Lumenier
📧 chad@lumenier.com
🌐 www.lumenier.com