Teledyne FLIR Defense Announces New ‘Block 2’ Upgrades to Rogue 1 Lethal Unmanned Aerial System

Operating range doubles to 20+ km while new ‘Shape Charge Jet’ anti-armor payload expands mission profile against hardened vehicles

Enhanced communications, autonomy, and endurance features boost electronic warfare resilience and operation in contested environments

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced today at SOF Week the release of Rogue™ 1 Block 2, a major upgrade of the revolutionary lethal unmanned aerial system first launched at SOF Week 2024.

After two years of customer fielding and success with the U.S. Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires-Light, U.S. Special Operations Command Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems programs and more, the Block 2 upgrade leverages user feedback to greatly enhance performance, resilience, and operational capability -- all while maintaining existing form-factor.

With operating range doubled to more than 12 miles (20 km), Rogue 1 Block 2 adds a new anti-armor payload option, harnessing ‘Shape Charge Jet’ technology for expanded mission flexibility against more heavily-armored targets. Redesigned propellers are optimized for long transit and fast attack patterns, while new advanced battery cell technology adds 20% more endurance.

“Over the last two years, Rogue 1 has delivered critical successes for customers, and the Block 2 upgrades represent the next evolution of that mission,” said Tung Ng, Vice President of Unmanned Systems North America at Teledyne FLIR Defense. “These advancements prove our commitment to maintaining Rogue 1 as one of the most versatile precision strike options in the warfighter’s kit through a more capable, durable, and future-ready platform.”

Other software and mission capability enhancements include track landing, improved mapping and visualization, and better GPS-denied navigation utilizing both thermal and daylight cameras. More robust onboard computing enables advanced autonomy to further ease user cognitive load, while dual-band radio support improves the unit’s range and electronic warfare resiliency.

Key Rogue 1 Block 2 features include:

• New anti-armor shape charge payload for expanded lethality options to Rogue 1’s existing payload family
• Improved thermal management, propeller efficiency, and multi-band antenna capabilities
• Durability enhancements, including redesigned tactical packaging and better drop survivability
• New Android-based ground control system

Rogue 1 Block 2 is now available for customer orders, with deliveries beginning in Q3-2026. Visit Teledyne FLIR Defense at SOF Week, Booth 1320, to see the new Rogue 1 Block 2, or learn more online.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense we bring together this expertise to deliver solutions that enable critical decisions and keep our world safe – from any threat, anywhere. To learn more, visit us online or follow @flir_defense.

About Teledyne Technologies

Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne's website at www.teledyne.com.