INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
For the first time, BAE Systems has launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor Uncrewed Air System (UAS) and successfully destroyed
both air and ground targets during trials in the US.This marks a major step forward in the development of a low-cost strike and counter UAS
presence on combat aircraft including the F-16, F-18 and Apache helicopter.The successful trials demonstrate the multi-role capability of
the platform and are a significant boost to showcasing how advancements in drone technologies can be harnessed to offer militaries highly
effective and affordable tactical options to tackle both emerging UAS threats and more traditional targets.
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them maintain an edge on the ever-evolving modern battlefield.These trials have significantly advanced our ability to deliver this new
tactical option at a fraction of the cost of conventional means, showcasing that we continue to address the challenges of tomorrow through
requirements known as the SURVICE TRV-150.BAE Systems engineers in the UK provided expert weapons integration knowledge and experience to
integrate the APKWS guidance kit
It transforms unguided rockets into precision-guided munitions and provides a low-cost, highly effective solution that has multi-role
With its integration onto the TRV-150 the tests exceeded expectations in all aspects, including platform performance and target engagements,
with zero misses.
While originally designed as a tactical edge logistics drone, adding strike packages to different variants of the TRV is a
natural extension that leverages an already-fielded UAS as a multi-role offensive and defensive asset.Providing medium UAS-delivered air and
ground target strike capability will be a force-multiplying game changer and we are excited to play a role in bringing this new capability
trials highlights the possibility of providing operators with a unique solution for engaging targets at greater range than ground-launched
solutions, using a system that can easily be deployed to the front line.The trial was a result of efficient collaboration between BAE
Systems FalconWorks, BAE Systems, Inc., SURVICE Engineering, bringing together knowledge and expertise from across our UK and US teams.The
team behind this cross-Atlantic partnership will now build on these successful trials to further refine the new system so that it is ready
for use on the battlefield
This includes integrating more autonomous technology.Source: BAE Systems
