This development may indicate progress in unmanned systems technology, which could enhance military operational flexibility. The continued investment in aerial launch and recovery suggests a potential shift in UAS deployment strategies, which may benefit General Atomics and other UAS manufacturers.
General Atomics Moves Closer To Operational Capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is moving closer to operational capability with its small UAS aerial launch and recovery technology. The development builds on DARPA’s Gremlins project, which successfully demonstrated air recovery of an uncrewed aircraft in 2021. Although the technology has yet to be deployed operationally, ongoing work aims to mature the capability. This was reported by Aviation Week.
This development may indicate progress in unmanned systems technology, which could enhance military operational flexibility. The continued investment in aerial launch and recovery suggests a potential shift in UAS deployment strategies, which may benefit General Atomics and other UAS manufacturers.
General Atomics Moves Closer To Operational Capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is moving closer to operational capability with its small UAS aerial launch and recovery technology. The development builds on DARPA’s Gremlins project, which successfully demonstrated air recovery of an uncrewed aircraft in 2021. Although the technology has yet to be deployed operationally, ongoing work aims to mature the capability. This was reported by Aviation Week.