SAS Technology Successfully Completes SARISA II UCAV Air-to-Ground Live-Fire Trials with Guided and Unguided 70mm Rockets at Litochoro Firing Range.
This was announced by the Greek company SAS Technology, a pioneer in the research and development of armed unmanned systems.
SAS Technology states in its announcement:
“SAS Technology, Greece‘s leading company in the research and development of armed unmanned systems, has successfully concluded an intensive three day live-fire testing campaign (February 10–12, 2025). These trials confirmed the advanced operational capabilities of the company’s UCAV, SARISA II (SRS-2A), marking yet another milestone in the evolution of autonomous combat systems.
The tests demonstrated SARISA II’s ability to accurately and reliably fire both unguided (UGR) and LASER-guided (LGR) 70mm (2.75-inch) rockets from THALES Belgium in consecutive launches, ensuring precision and exceptional stability.
This campaign represented the final stage of certification for SARISA II, establishing it as the first UCAV platform worldwide to integrate and operationally launch LASER-guided rockets, specifically the FZ275 LGR from THALES—a capability previously exclusive to manned attack helicopters and fighter aircraft. The tests were conducted under the supervision of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense, in collaboration with THALES Belgium, and with the critical support of Hellenic Defense Systems (HDS), whose technical contribution and assistance was instrumental in the program’s success.
Day 1 (Feb. 10): Unguided Rocket Firing – Stability & Firepower
SARISA II successfully launched a 70mm UGR rocket while maintaining a stable hover, demonstrating exceptional flight stability despite the strong rocket jet blast. The unguided rocket’s trajectory remained predictable, allowing for accurate targeting using simple optical sight.
Day 2 (Feb. 11): Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) Testing – Precision Strikes.
SARISA II fired an FZ275 LGR LASER-guided rocket, achieving a deviation of just 0.2m from the designated point of impact on a 5x5m target with a central 2x2m section, confirming its ability for high-precision strategic strikes (CEP <1m).
Due to geographical constraints of the firing range and Weapon Danger Area (WDA) limitations, the test was conducted at 1,700 meters, close to the weapon’s lower operational range. However, the FZ275 LGR’s ideal operational range is between 3 to 5 kilometers, with a maximum reach of 7 kilometers.
Firing at close range posed unique challenges, as the rocket accelerates to supersonic speeds and deploys its guidance fins after 400 meters, limiting available maneuvering distance. Nevertheless, SARISA II performed as an exceptionally stable launch platform, ensuring precise target engagement even under these demanding conditions. Notably, the flight, positioning, and firing sequence were conducted entirely autonomously, with no manual aiming from the operator. The engagement relied solely on SARISA II’s ability to autonomously navigate, align, and stabilize at the launch point with remarkable precision.
Day 3 (Feb. 12): Demonstration for Military & International Delegations
The final day featured a high-profile live demonstration, attended by Senior Military Officials, specialized personnel from all branches of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Forces), as well as international delegations expressing interest in the SARISA system.
SARISA II successfully launched a supersonic, LASER-guided FZ275 LGR rocket, weighing 12kg, from an altitude of 450m ASL, showcasing once more exceptional stability and accuracy, proving again the CEP<1m capability.
Additionally, the Hellenic Special Forces demonstrated the UCAV Empusa EMPX6T, the first Greek-designed armed unmanned system in operational service since 2020. EMPUSA carried out precision grenade drop missions, deploying its payload of three grenades in both sequential and simultaneous release modes. The demonstration began with training grenades and concluded with the release of live defense type grenades, delivering an impressive display.
The day’s program also included the planned release of an AIHMI loitering munition from SARISA II. However, the appearance of low cloud cover prevented the execution of the AIHMISOLM (AHM-1X) release and flight demonstration.”
Watch the video of SAS Technology‘s UCAV SARISA II: