Prague, 21 April 2026 – The Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic, Lieutenant General Ing. Jaromír Zůna, visited Primoco UAV SE today, a leading Czech manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles. The meeting, attended by representatives of the Czech Armed Forces, confirmed the growing importance of unmanned systems and the essential role of the domestic defence industry in the modernisation of the armed forces.
During the visit, the delegation was introduced to the technological capabilities of unmanned aviation, the company’s experience from international projects, and the operation of certified systems within the Czech Republic. The programme included a tour of production facilities, training simulation systems, and final aircraft prepared for delivery to new customers.
The discussion focused on the current state and future development of unmanned capabilities of the Czech Armed Forces. Primoco UAV presented its certified One 150 aircraft. Representatives of both parties agreed that the involvement of the domestic industry is key to strengthening national defence capabilities. Local production brings technological independence, enhances the resilience of supply chains, and preserves strategic know-how within the Czech Republic.
“The Czech Armed Forces are a natural partner for us. We offer solutions based on real-world deployments, thousands of operational hours, and a combination of civil and military certification in line with NATO standards. Our goal is to provide a reliable national platform for the development of the army’s unmanned capabilities,” said Ladislav Semetkovský, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Primoco UAV.
Primoco UAV Profile:
Primoco UAV SE is the largest European manufacturer of medium-weight unmanned aerial vehicles, the One 150. The aircraft features a maximum take-off weight of 150 kg, endurance of up to 15 hours, range of up to 1,800 km, payload capacity of 30 kg, and fully automatic take-off and landing. The One 150 is the only aircraft in the world certified under the NATO STANAG 4703 military standard, while also holding a civil EASA LUC SAIL III authorisation in accordance with SORA 2.5 and a certificate of airworthiness for unmanned aircraft under ICAO Annex II.
The One 150 is designed for a wide range of civil and military missions – from fire monitoring, provision of mobile communications, and support of rescue operations during natural disasters, through environmental monitoring, border and coastal security, to military reconnaissance, ISR operations, and intelligence missions such as SIGINT/ELINT. The One 150 utilises advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), for autonomous operations, detection, and real-time data analysis. Thanks to its technical integration and system compatibility, developed in part in cooperation with Airbus Defence and Space, the aircraft is ready for complex autonomous and military scenarios.
The company has produced more than 250 One 150 aircraft, which are in operation across four continents, confirming its global reliability and technological maturity. Primoco UAV SE is publicly listed on the Prague Stock Exchange (Prime Market) and was ranked among the 100 most valuable Czech companies in 2025, with a market capitalisation of CZK 5 billion.
