Sikorsky signs for ALIAS Phase 3
Sikorsky has received a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for Phase 3 of the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) programme, the company announced on 11 January.
The ALIAS programme aims to develop and integrate new automation into currently operating aircraft to reduce the number of on-board crew. ALIAS seeks to leverage advances in autonomy that reduce pilot workload, augment mission performance, and improve aircraft safety and reliability.
In the first two phases of the programme, Sikorsky successfully integrated its autonomy kit - Matrix Technology - into Sikorsky's Autonomy Research Aircraft (SARA) and a Cessna Caravan.
Matrix is a capability tool kit that includes hardware and software as well as multi-spectral sensors that enable scalable automation. The technology aims to give fixed-wing and rotary aircraft the intelligence needed to complete complex missions with little human oversight.
More from Digital Battlespace
-
![Orolia releases GSG-7 GNSS signal testing solution]()
Orolia releases GSG-7 GNSS signal testing solution
GSG-7 simulator is designed to deliver a higher standard of GNSS signal testing in a cost-effective, easy-to-use, turnkey form factor.
-
![US issues electromagnetic battle management system contract]()
US issues electromagnetic battle management system contract
The US hopes that combining electromagnetic warfare capabilities in the sea, air, and land domains would generate enhanced combat effects.
-
![A Five Eyes Connection – preparing our militaries for the future battlefield (Studio)]()
A Five Eyes Connection – preparing our militaries for the future battlefield (Studio)
With the rise of increasingly assertive rivals like China and Russia, the Five Eyes allies are preparing their militaries for an uncertain future.
-
![AeroVironment releases Puma VNS for GPS-contested drone navigation]()
AeroVironment releases Puma VNS for GPS-contested drone navigation
Puma 2 AE and Puma AE 3 operators will be able to fly their drones even if no GPS is available.
-
![Rheinmetall joins Helsing to accelerate AI for land systems]()
Rheinmetall joins Helsing to accelerate AI for land systems
German companies team up to apply digital capabilities at speed for land forces.
-
![MAPS Gen II rolls into production to harden US Army vehicles against jamming and spoofing]()
MAPS Gen II rolls into production to harden US Army vehicles against jamming and spoofing
Collins Aerospace has received a deal to supply the US Army with production Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System Gen II units.
