SAN CLEMENTE, CA, Nov 13, 2025 – Swift Engineering was selected as an exhibitor at ATLA Industry Day 2025 in Tokyo, an event focused on strengthening Japan’s defense industry and U.S. defense partners.
Swift partnered with KAAZ to display the Swift Accipiter, a gas-powered, long-endurance VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) UAV. KAAZ, based in Japan, is a supplier of precision components including differentials and gear sets.
The Swift Accipiter UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) delivers fixed-wing efficiency in a compact airframe. The aircraft launches from a bungee/rail and recovers by belly landing. The lightweight launcher and belly-landing method support operations away from airfields and keep the system’s footprint small. The aircraft provides 14 hours of endurance and carries a 10-pound payload, including a 5.5-inch sensor that rotates 180 degrees.
“The purpose of exhibiting at this event for Swift Engineering was to showcase our current drone product lines,” said Hamed Khalkhali, president of Swift Engineering. “It also provided a glimpse for attendees into future products in progress. Swift Engineering hopes to position itself as a reliable supplier to the Ministry of Defense of Japan in the UAV, HAPS and small drone categories.”
The Swift family of UAS spans the short-range Swift Crane VTOL to the long-endurance, gas-powered Swift Accipiter used in military and law-enforcement operations.
Source: Swift Engineering
About Swift Engineering
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Clemente, CA, Swift Engineering is an engineering firm specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced vehicles and systems for aerospace, defense, maritime, industrial, and commercial sectors. A Hiro Matsushita company, Swift employs about 500 people. Its capabilities include autonomous systems, robotics, uncrewed aerial systems, spacecraft components, and advanced composite manufacturing, with more than 500 vehicles and integrated systems delivered to clients worldwide. The company provides end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and product development services, from concept to market, including R&D, build-to-print contract manufacturing, and custom precision manufacturing. Products range from unmanned tactical systems and maritime data collection platforms to robotics and 24/7 persistent monitoring solutions. Leveraging in-house capabilities for rapid prototyping, testing, and deployment, Swift supports both government and commercial customers in delivering complex, high-performance systems on time and to specification.