Aerosonde UAV Chosen For Special Ops Duties

April 13 2012

USA

The U.S. Special Operations Command has selected AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems to supply unmanned aircraft for its mid-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (MEUAS) II program.

The three-year, $600 million award includes support operations for the Aerosonde small unmanned aircraft system, according to a release from Textron Systems, which owns Maryland-based AAI.

Initial funding is worth $20 million.

The Aerosonde UAV, equipped with heavy fuel engine for endurance, carries a...

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