Virginia-based defense technology company Aventra has secured $3 million in funding to develop a next-generation system that converts unguided munitions into AI-controlled long-range weapons capable of traveling up to 3,000 miles.
At the center of this innovation is the Piranha modular glide kit, a retrofittable device that equips traditional bombs with foldable wings, onboard sensors, and AI navigation systems. This enables precise targeting and long-distance engagement at a fraction of the cost of existing missile systems.
Designed for deployment from stratospheric balloons reaching 80,000 feet (24,000 meters), the Piranha uses natural wind currents in the upper atmosphere to glide across continents. This unconventional approach promises a low-cost, stealthy strike capability adaptable to both defense and deterrence operations.
