CapabilityB3likely · moderate confidenceRU · adversary

US H-60M launches Altius-700 loitering munitions autonomously

Bottom line

US forces demonstrated the launch of Altius-700 loitering munitions from H-60M Black Hawks via rocket booster during Project Convergence 6, with drones autonomously scanning, targeting, and engaging.

Why it matters

Integration of autonomous loitering munitions with rotary-wing platforms enhances NATO air mobility forces' ability to conduct deep strike and reconnaissance missions without exposing manned aircraft to high-threat environments.

Signals from Bespilot report that during Project Convergence 6, US H-60M Black Hawk helicopters launched Altius-700 loitering munitions using a rocket booster. The drones demonstrated autonomous capabilities to scan, target, and engage, with a reported range of 290km and 5 hours of endurance. The system is scheduled to enter service in 2027.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

Беспилот (Bespilot — UAV, drones, robots)source Borigin1 Sep 2026 t.me archive

Original text (excerpt)

«Группа убийц» с борта Black Hawk: вертолёт запускает дроны, дроны сами выбирают жертву ▶️ В ходе недавних учений Project Convergence Summit 6 экипаж вертолёта H-60M Black Hawk отработал запуск ударных беспилотников Altius-700, которые смогут действовать в составе «группы убийц».

NamedAltius-700H-60M Black HawkTopicsdrones ai warfare nato region

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History · version 1 · first published 1 Sep 2026 · last substantive update 1 Sep 2026

Cite this finding

Robot War (2026). US H-60M launches Altius-700 loitering munitions autonomously. Hetzner OSINT, 1 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-01--us-h-60m-launches-altius-700-loitering-munitions-autonomously/

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  author = {Robot War},
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