BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace team up on UAS opportunities
The two companies will work together to explore ways to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems.
US Naval Air Systems Command has issued contract modifications to Boeing and StandardAero, worth $61.55 million and $46 million respectively, to conduct depot-level maintenance and repair of CFM56-family engines that power the P-8A Poseidon MPA.
Work on the CFM56-7B27A/3 and CFM56-7B27AE engines will support the USN, Australia and FMS operators of the aircraft, the DoD announced on 15 October.
Both companies are expected to complete the work in October 2021.
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The two companies will work together to explore ways to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems.
The potential expansion of production comes in the wake of Ukraine signing a letter of intent with Sweden for Gripen jets.
Known as Project Nyx, the flagship opportunity would look to award up to four contracts for initial development of the ACP concept demonstrator by 2026.
The new uncrewed combat aerial vehicle is built from the existing Gambit series, with a focus on deep precision strike and SEAD mission roles.
Built on a 60-year heritage of providing the Department of Defense with solutions to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum.
The company also affirmed that it would maintain its current trajectory and remain “on track” for its full-year guidance.