GA-ASI names industry partners for Stingray
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will collaborate with a range of industry partners for its MQ-25 Stingray UAS offering to the US Navy.
The UAS to be proposed by GA-ASI has been optimised for the tanking mission to provide 'exceptional fuel give' that will more than double the range of the carrier air wing.
Boeing Autonomous Systems will support with its aviation and autonomous experience, and Pratt & Whitney will provide its high-bypass PW815 commercial engine.
UTC Aerospace Systems will design and build the landing gear and BAE Systems will provide a variety of software capabilities, including mission planning and cybersecurity.
Communications systems will be designed and built by L3 Technologies. Rockwell Collins will provide the advanced navigation technologies, a new generation of the TruNet ARC-210 networked communications airborne radio and a comprehensive simulation framework for the programme.
GKN Aerospace’s Fokker will provide carrier tail hook technologies for the UAS' arresting hook. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems will provide up front carrier integration and risk reduction, and General Atomics Systems Integration will assist in landing gear integration.
David Alexander, president, GA-ASI, said: ‘As the world’s premier quick reaction UAS manufacturer, we are committed to delivering the most effective, affordable, sustainable, and adaptable carrier-based aerial refueling system at the lowest technical and schedule risk. This collaboration of the best in aerospace industry will provide the US Navy with a fleet-ready unmanned tanker with exceptional growth, well within the US Navy’s preferred timeline.’
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