Swiss company Xer Technologies launches X12 hybrid naval drone for naval surveillance and tactical resupply

Swiss company Xer Technologies introduced the X12 hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff multicopter for maritime surveillance, tactical resupply and other defence missions at Euronaval 2026. The manufacturer advertises a payload capacity of up to 30 kilograms, flight endurance exceeding seven hours and mission coverage within a 200-kilometre radius, although those performance figures remain development targets subject to flight validation. Its dual-fuel power system is designed to accept heavy or regular fuels without hardware changes, while the multicopter layout permits operation from confined vessel decks. The presentation is a product launch and capability-development announcement, not evidence of naval procurement or operational deployment.