🛩 Exciting News! Airbus has just signed a significant contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence, marking a major step forward in the development of the High Performance Tactical UAS called SIRTAP. This cutting-edge unmanned aerial system will greatly enhance the tactical capabilities of the Spanish Army and the Air and Space Force.
Under this contract, a total of nine systems will be acquired, each consisting of three unmanned aerial vehicles and one ground control station. Additionally, two simulators will be provided to train the Spanish Armed Forces.
SIRTAP, designed and fully developed in Spain, will integrate national capabilities, bolstering our nation's sovereignty. It is not only versatile but also utilizes ITAR-free components, making it well-suited for the international market. Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Military Air Systems at Airbus Defence and Space, expressed confidence in SIRTAP's potential to play a pivotal role globally.
With a payload capacity of over 150kgs, SIRTAP is specifically designed for advanced surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance missions, both on land and at sea. Its impressive range of more than 2,000km and endurance of over 20 hours ensure flexibility and responsiveness, enabling day and night operations in the most challenging environments. The system will be certified to fly in segregated airspace.
Looking ahead, SIRTAP will be capable of operating jointly with other platforms, ultimately forming an integrated system of systems. This development will provide valuable experience and expertise to the national industry in the field of Remote Carriers for FCAS.
Anticipated to take flight in 2025, the SIRTAP prototype represents an exciting milestone in the tactical UAS segment. Stay tuned for further updates on this groundbreaking project!
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