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- Primoco UAV SE is a Czech Republic-based aerospace company engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and associated aviation technologies for defense, homeland security, and civilian applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, the company operates dedicated production, research, and flight testing facilities at the Písek-Krašovice airport. Primoco UAV SE provides an integrated portfolio of autonomous aerial systems, components, and related aviation services, comprising: the flagship Primoco UAV One 150 and militarized One 150M tactical unmanned aircraft systems, featuring a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms, payload capacity of up to 30 kilograms, operational endurance of up to 15 hours, flight range of up to 2,000 kilometers, and fully automated takeoff and landing capabilities; proprietary internal combustion aircraft powerplants, including the four-stroke Primoco Engine 500; modular mission payload integrations, such as electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) camera gimbals, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors, multispectral imagers, and electronic communication relays; mobile and stationary ground control stations (GCS) utilizing proprietary flight management and mission planning software; satellite communication (SATCOM) datalinks facilitating beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations; and comprehensive support offerings, including certified flight crew and technical maintenance training, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, aerial surveillance operations, and spare parts management. The company serves armed forces, border surveillance agencies, law enforcement authorities, and commercial energy and infrastructure operators across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and other international jurisdictions. In recent developments, Primoco UAV SE transitioned its equity listing from the junior PX START market to the main Prime Market of the Prague Stock Exchange to broaden institutional investment and enhance capital access. To meet rising global demand for unmanned reconnaissance capabilities, the company implemented a substantial expansion and modernization of its Písek-Krašovice manufacturing facilities to scale serial aircraft production. Additionally, Primoco UAV SE achieved military airworthiness certifications conforming to NATO STANAG 4703 standards, concluded multiple international procurement agreements for its One 150 platforms, and established technological partnerships with global defense suppliers to integrate advanced radar and intelligence systems onto its airframes.