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Weapon of the Week
JUMP 20
On July 13, 2026, AeroVironment announced that the Italian Ministry of Defense has officially designated the JUMP 20 unmanned aerial vehicle as the MQ-31A. This designation formally acknowledges that Italy confirms the military operational capability of the system. According to AeroVironment, this milestone builds upon an April 2025 contract to deliver JUMP 20 systems, which will replace Italy’s existing fleet of unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.