Lyntris Advances Navy Autonomous Formation Flight with MTC2 Extension

New capability combines Lyntris Dragonflight autonomy with Robinson Unmanned’s SPARTAN unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to enable precision 3D formation flight

Lyntris Inc. (NYSE: LYNX), a defense technology company delivering sense-to-act connectivity solutions for the modern, connected battlespace, today announced a $6.48 million expansion of its Maritime Tactical Command and Control (MTC2) contract with the U.S. Navy to develop a precision formation flight capability—where Lyntris’ autonomy technology would be combined with Robinson Unmanned’s SPARTAN unmanned aircraft.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261020053544/en/

Lyntris plans to integrate its Dragonflight autonomy with Robinson Unmanned’s SPARTAN unmanned aircraft, pictured, to enable precision three-dimensional formation flight for the U.S. Navy.

Supported jointly by Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Mission Systems and PAE Robotic and Autonomous Systems, the contract would extend Lyntris’ Navy portfolio from maritime command and control into autonomous unmanned aircraft, with the expectation of enabling small UAS fleets to establish, hold and adapt deliberate geometries in three dimensions.

Lyntris is meeting the Navy’s requirement with Dragonflight, its existing swarm autonomy product, which provides the distributed autonomy that enables aircraft to coordinate as a team. New precision formation capabilities will extend Dragonflight to establish and maintain three-dimensional geometries, while Robinson Unmanned’s SPARTAN coaxial unmanned aircraft would provide the initial aircraft platform.

“Our teams have supported the Navy’s command and control mission since 2000, and that relationship and long-term expertise opened the door to this work,” said Daniel Gelyana, Executive Vice President of Global C2 at Lyntris. “Dragonflight gives the Navy a mature product to build on, and the precision formation capability we’re adding will carry across services and missions.”

Precision formations allow groups of autonomous aircraft to function as coordinated mission elements rather than individual vehicles. Depending on configuration and payload, different geometries can support distributed sensing, communications relay, defensive screening, deception and protection of higher-value platforms. The capability is designed for remote, austere operations where aircraft may need to maintain coordinated behavior through changing conditions and degraded communications.

Robinson Unmanned’s SPARTAN would bring an aviation-grade, MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach)-ready Group 2 platform to the Navy’s development of coordinated autonomous UAS capabilities. Its compact coaxial architecture combines endurance and payload capacity with rugged, all-weather performance, while its modular, open design supports rapid integration of advanced autonomy, sensors, communications and mission payloads as operational requirements evolve.

“The operational value of an unmanned aircraft is increasingly defined by how effectively it can operate as part of the larger force,” said Paul Fermo, President of Robinson Unmanned. “SPARTAN’s open, modular architecture was designed to accommodate new capabilities without locking the aircraft into a single mission. Pairing it with Lyntris’ Dragonflight demonstrates how that adaptability can support coordinated operations across complex, distributed mission environments.”

Lyntris and Robinson Unmanned plan to demonstrate the capability later this year.

About Lyntris

Lyntris is a defense technology company delivering sense-to-act connectivity solutions for the modern, connected battlespace. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers detect threats earlier, decide faster and act with precision in contested, multi-domain environments. Learn more at www.lyntris.com.

About Robinson Unmanned

Robinson Unmanned is the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) business unit of Robinson Helicopter Company, focused on delivering scalable, aviation-grade VTOL platforms across civil and defense missions. Integrating modular open architecture, advanced autonomy technologies, and full-production rotorcraft platforms, Robinson Unmanned enables operators to extend capability while reducing human risk.

From compact coaxial systems to heavy-lift autonomous rotorcraft, Robinson Unmanned delivers scalable, mission-ready aircraft built to perform. Learn more at www.RobinsonUnmanned.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook” or similar expressions, or by discussion of strategies, plans or intentions.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected scope and capabilities of the MTC2 program expansion; the anticipated performance and functionality of Lyntris’ Dragonflight precision formation flight technology; the expected integration of Dragonflight autonomy with Robinson Unmanned’s SPARTAN unmanned aircraft platform; Lyntris’ and Robinson Unmanned’s plans and expected business opportunities; the potential for precision formation flight capabilities; the anticipated operational applications of coordinated autonomous UAS formations; statements regarding Lyntris’ autonomy technology and Robinson Unmanned’s platform capabilities; and the potential for expanded business opportunities.

These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections of Lyntris’ management and are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events, circumstances or performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: Lyntris’ dependence on U.S. government defense budgets and appropriations, including continued funding for the MTC2 program; dependence on Robinson Unmanned as a partner and platform provider for the SPARTAN unmanned aircraft; technical challenges associated with developing and demonstrating autonomous precision formation flight capabilities; risks associated with performance under U.S. government contracts; the competitive environment for autonomous UAS technologies; the risk that the program expansion may not result in additional orders, production contracts or deployment; supply chain disruptions or constraints involving specialized components; changes in applicable laws, regulations or government procurement policies; and other factors described under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Lyntris’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, copies of which are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov under Lyntris Inc.

The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable law.

Nothing in this press release, including use or display of third parties’ trademarks, service marks, trade name or products, should be construed as an approval, endorsement, guarantee or sponsorship by any third parties of Lyntris Inc., its products, business or financial performance or any aspect of this press release.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261020053544/en/