Check out the Hellhound, a 375-mph 3D-printed turbojet-powered exploding drone competing for a spot in the US Army's arsenal

Cummings Aerospace unveiled its Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, showcasing its advanced design and capabilities. This compact, lightweight drone can reach speeds exceeding 375 mph and features a turbojet engine, making it significantly faster than competitors like the Switchblade. Currently under evaluation for the US Army's LASSO program, the Hellhound aims to provide infantry brigades with enhanced stand-off weapon capabilities. CEO Sheila Cummings highlighted the importance of modularity, affordability, and incorporating warfighter feedback into the design process, positioning the Hellhound as a disruptive entry in the loitering munition market.

The Hellhound’s design includes a turbojet engine that enables it to reach speeds over 375 mph, making it significantly faster than its competitors, such as AeroVironment's Switchblade.

CEO Sheila Cummings emphasized that her company prioritized modularity, ease of manufacturing, and warfighter feedback, which shape the unique characteristics of the Hellhound.

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