European Defence Agency picks Airbus Helicopters’ Capa-X for M2UAS project
A render of the Capa-X drone selected for the EDA M2UAS project. (Image: Airbus Helicopters)
The multi-mission uncrewed platform project is aiming to help the EU agency define new drone designs that are capable of performing a wide range of mission sets with one adaptable airframe.
Airbus Helicopters has announced that its Capa-X system has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for its Multi Mission Uncrewed Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. According to the company, the contract is part of a series of projects over 48 months with a budget of €1.1 million (US$1.27 million) which will involve the study and development of a hybrid uncrewed aircraft to conduct various operational missions.
The M2UAS project will build on the existing capabilities of the Capa-X platform – a 120kg drone with a payload capacity of up to 20kg. The first phase of the project will be
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