BAE Systems Successfully Tests Lockheed Martin
Skunk Works’ sUAS on ACV C4/UAS
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works conducted
a successful test of the Stalker and Indago small uncrewed aerial systems on
an Amphibious
Combat Vehicle Command, Control, Communication and
Computers/Uncrewed Aerial Systems (ACV C4/UAS) variant.
Both UAS will provide unprecedented, long-endurance reconnaissance
capabilities to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ expeditionary warfare and battle
management capabilities aboard the ACV C4/UAS.
“We’re focused on giving Marines an advanced technology solution to
meet their reconnaissance requirements,” said Mark Brinkman, program manager
for ACV design and development. “That’s why we’re teamed with companies like
Lockheed Martin—to provide Marines with the best possible capabilities for
their expeditionary needs.”
BAE Systems tested Skunk Works’ Stalker and Indago UAS along with a
number of other technology suppliers as part of contractor verification
testing, a key event in the ACV C4/UAS program’s lifecycle. Now that contractor
verification testing is complete, the Marine Corps will conduct its own series
of tests to evaluate if the ACV C4/UAS is a capable and cost-effective
Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) solution for the Advanced Reconnaissance
Vehicle (ARV) program.
Skunk Works’ Stalker and Indago UAS provide industry-leading endurance,
a broad operating envelope, and an open systems architecture to allow them to
execute diverse and demanding missions while maintaining a small operational
footprint and crew requirement.
“Collaboration with our SOCOM and Marine Corps customers and industry
partners has enabled the rapid development of needed capabilities for the
warfighter – as exemplified through this partnership with BAE Systems,” said
Jacob Johnson, Skunk Works UAS and Attritable Systems director. “By integrating
Stalker and Indago on BAE Systems’ ACV platform, we are delivering greater
mission flexibility in a small form factor that supports Marine Corps
operations.”
BAE Systems’ ACV C4/UAS vehicle is a Mobile Systems Integration Lab
(SIL) built to demonstrate the transformational technology Marines need to
conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and acquisition capabilities, including
the ability to sense and communicate targets over the horizon using cutting
edge C4 systems. Skunk Works’ Stalker and Indago UAS are some of the technology
components that the ACV C4/UAS employs to achieve this goal.
Source: Press Release
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