Rheinmetall , a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading provider for security technology, and AeroVironment, a renowned American unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer, have teamed up to participate in a .
The subsidiary company, Rheinmetall Technical Publications GmbH, and AeroVironment have applied to join the procurement program for a small UAS intended for special operations and infantry applications.
The UAS system must be capable of functioning in all conditions and environments, be quick to deploy, hand-launched, have a maximum weight of ten kilos, and an operating range of 30 kilometres. Rheinmetall and AeroVironment are well-positioned to deliver a compelling solution, with AeroVironment’s expertise in the design, development, and production of UAS, and its PumaTM 3 AE UAS being used by armed forces globally. The modular concept of the PumaTM 3 AE offers an optimal platform for a small UAS for special forces.
Rheinmetall Technical Publications, as a certified aviation technology company and a systems house for tactical drones, brings decades of expertise to the table. The company has the necessary knowledge to introduce, support, and adapt drone systems to meet customer requirements.
This collaboration between Rheinmetall and AeroVironment brings together the best of both worlds and offers a promising solution for the NATO special forces project.
Source: Press Release