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EDO To Develop Weapon Release System For Predator UAS
New York NY (SPX) Feb 14, 2006 EDO has been awarded a contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop a weapon carriage and release system for the MQ-9 Predator B unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The initial system design and development contract is valued at $1.4 million. GA-ASI is the prime contractor for the successful Predator UAS. The MQ-1 Predator has been operational since 1995 and has flown thousands of missions in support of NATO, UN and US operations. In 2005, GA-ASI received a contract from the USAF to acquire the MQ-9 �Hunter- Killer� version of the aircraft. The MQ-9 is the next generation of the Predator, whose military role is expected to expand considerably over the next few years. "The Predator UAS Series is clearly an important focus of future defense capabilities," said James M. Smith, EDO�s chief executive officer. "We are very pleased to be working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to solve the engineering challenges needed to provide improved weapons carriage and release capabilities for Predator B. We believe that the Predator is one of the most promising and proven UAS platforms." The current planned total production of the MQ-9 Predator B is well over 100 aircraft. The MQ-9 has significantly higher performance than the original Predator. It has an operational ceiling of 50,000 feet, a maximum internal payload of 800 pounds, and an external payload of 3,000 pounds. EDO Corporation designs and manufactures a diverse range of products for defense, intelligence, and commercial markets, and provides related engineering and professional services. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links EDO General Atomics Aeronautical Systems UAV News - Suppliers and Technology
Northrop Grumman Increases Endurance Of MQ5B Hunter UAV
San Diego CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2006Northrop Grumman concluded a series of flights Jan. 5 that demonstrated the weapons-capable MQ-5B Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle's ability to fly more than 21 hours, which is almost a ten-hour increase over the original RQ-5A Hunter UAV. Northrop Grumman's weapons-capable MQ-5B Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle concluded a series of flights that demonstrated the UAV's ability to fly for more than 21 hours. |
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