Sponsored by BCB INTERNATIONAL
http: https://www.bcbin.com/
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
05 Jun 24. Milkor announces new partnership for maritime version of the Milkor 380 UAV. Milkor has established a strategic partnership with Germany’s Aerodata AG to develop a new specialised platform for maritime surveillance, the AeroForce 380, based on the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
At the Paris Air Show 2023, Aerodata and Milkor solidified its commitment to cooperation with a Memorandum of Understanding. Now, the AeroForce 380 will officially be launched during the ILA Berlin Air Show 2024, which runs from 5 to 9 June.
This Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV, tailored specifically for maritime surveillance and coast guard missions, is capable of reaching a service ceiling of 30 000 feet, with enhancements to the design made to effectively operate in the low altitude segment (below 10 000 feet) ideally suited for maritime surveillance operations. Additionally, the UAV boasts an endurance of up to 35 hours, ensuring extended mission coverage and increased operational efficiency, Milkor said. Payload is up to 250 kg, with sensors including AIS, side-looking airborne radar, and electro-optical/infrared gimbals.
“With a maximum take-off weight of 1 300 kg and the capability to carry mission-specific payloads, the AeroForce 380 has the potential to revolutionise surveillance aircraft fleets worldwide,” Aerodata said. “It’s worth noting that Aerodata’s contribution includes state-of-the-art mission system technology, complemented by maritime surveillance sensors from its subsidiary, Optimare Systems GmbH. This integrated approach guarantees optimal performance and support, ensuring the AeroForce 380 remains at the forefront of maritime surveillance technology.”
Harry Cassidy, Milkor’s head of Business Development in Europe, highlighted the importance of this partnership. “The Milkor 380 has garnered substantial interest from multiple entities looking to enhance their aerial surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. With the addition of Aerodata’s experience in maritime surveillance sensors, the development of the AeroForce 380 will set a new standard in global maritime by combining state of the art unmanned technologies with proven maritime surveillance sensors. The collaboration is one of the key explorations Milkor is undertaking to meet the growing demand for sophisticated UAV solutions and underscores Milkor’s role as a premier partner in the international defence sector.”
“The Milkor 380 has reached a stage where it is ready to be deployed for operations and we look forward to working with these entities to enhance their aerial surveillance capabilities. We are receiving positive feedback from many more interested parties and had to look at our production capabilities to meet their requirements. We expect that the Milkor 380 would be used for a variety of operations that will demonstrate its versatility,” said Ghaazim Rylands, CEO of Milkor Integrated Systems in Cape Town.
Milkor expects to deliver several units of the Milkor 380 within the next 12 months to undisclosed clients with manufacturing well underway of six units to be completed by end of 2024.
“This rapid production and deployment schedule underscores Milkor’s dedication to meeting market needs with cutting-edge UAV technology,” the company said, adding that “the Milkor 380 is considered one of the most versatile unmanned platforms suitable for intelligence gathering, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations.” (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
05 Jun 24. Airbus and Helsing to collaborate on artificial intelligence for the teaming of manned and unmanned military aircraft. Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, Europe’s leading defence AI and software company, signed a framework cooperation agreement at the ILA aerospace trade show in Berlin. According to the agreement, the companies will work together on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies which will be used in a future Wingman system. This unmanned fighter-type aircraft will operate with current combat jets and receive its tasks from a pilot in a command aircraft such as the Eurofighter.
Airbus is also presenting its Wingman concept for the first time at the ILA. As a response to increasing operational requirements by the German Air Force, the Wingman is intended to augment the capabilities of manned combat aircraft with uncrewed platforms that can carry weapons and other effectors.
“The current conflicts on Europe’s borders show how important air superiority is,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO at Airbus Defence and Space. “Manned-Unmanned Teaming will play a central role in achieving air superiority: With an unmanned Wingman at their side, fighter pilots can operate outside the danger zone. They give the orders and always have the decision-making authority. Supported by AI, the wingman then takes over the dangerous tasks, including target reconnaissance and destruction or electronic jamming and deception of enemy air defense systems.”
“Whilst we will always have a human in the loop, we must realize that the most dangerous parts of an unmanned mission will see a high degree of autonomy and thus require AI”, said Gundbert Scherf, Co-CEO at Helsing. “From the processing of data from sensors over the optimization of sub-systems to closing the loop on system-level: software-defined capabilities and AI will be a critical component of the Wingman system for the German Air Force.”
Under the AI agreement, Airbus will provide its expertise in the interaction of unmanned and manned military aircraft, so-called Manned-Unmanned Teaming, and as prime contractor of major European defense programs such as the Eurofighter or the A400M military transporter. Helsing will contribute its AI stack of relevant software-defined mission capabilities, including the fusion of various sensors and algorithms for electronic warfare.
05 Jun 24. UK drone tender for Ukraine excludes China’s sector giants. Ukraine has already acquired an arsenal of more than 8,000 Chinese-origin DJI Mavic drones, most recently purchasing 4,000 units in May.
The UK has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for a batch of up to 300 first-person view (FPV) drones intended to be supplied to Ukrainian forces, but limited in participation to industry from countries within the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).
Bottom of Form
Announcing the opening of bidding on 3 June 2024, the UK Government stated that the competition would produce drones “at scale and an affordable price point, leveraging the strength of Western industry”.
Notably, this excludes drones produced by Chinese companies such as DJI, which is the world’s most proliferate commercial drone manufacturer.
However, in May the Ukrainian Government revealed it had acquired more than 4,000 DJI Mavic drones through the Prozorro online auction marketplace, bringing the total number of DJI drones acquired by Ukraine to more than 8,000 units.
The UK Government stated that companies have until 28 June 2024 to submit their proposals, which will then be considered by the Drone Capability Coalition members and evaluated.
Successful companies will receive orders to supply drones to Ukraine, with the intent is to place larger, follow up orders for FPV drones. Additional FPV competitions are expected to take place through 2024, building on the lessons learned from this first competition.
The UK Government stated that the competition is open to industry from any nation in the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, which is a collection of Nato and other nations supporting Ukraine’s war effort against Russia.
UK drone numbers a drop in Ukraine’s requirement ocean
A UK invitation to tender (ITT) notice, published on 3 June, indicated the start date for the UK-Latvia drone contract would be mid-August, with initial plans to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying varying payloads depending on their propeller size.
In total, three separate ITTs exist within the UK Government’s overall tender, divided by FPV drone rotor sizes of 7 inches (“), 8”, and 10”.
Confusingly, the individual ITTs each list a requirement of three batches of at least 20 drones being sought, which totals 180 systems in total.
The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract, up to around 1000 drones per month. The contract is listed as being up to £300,000 ($383,000) in value.
However, the numbers being aspired towards are already being procured by the Ukrainian Government, according to recent information released by the country’s Ministry of Defence, which in May said that it had acquired a further 4,200 DJI Mavic drones for use against Russian forces, although the origin of the platforms was not disclosed.
According to the MoD’s Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency the total value of the contracts amounted to Hrv1.1bn ($27.4m). Together with previous purchases, the number of DJI Mavic’s contracted by the Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency stands at 8,200 sets (7,200 DJI Mavic 3E and 1,000 DJI Mavic 3T), the MoD stated.
“Drones have evolved into an essential component of modern warfare. They strengthen our defence capabilities, increasing military operations’ effectiveness. Therefore, the procurement of drones is one of the main tasks of the Ministry of Defense,” said Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Klimenkov.
According to the results of auctions on Prozorro, the Ukrainian MoD stated that the average price for one UAS was $3,300 for a DJI Mavic 3E with three additional batteries and a charger, and UAH 194,200 $4,800 for a DJI Mavic 3T with three additional batteries and a charger.
In addition, the Ukrainian MoD’s Defense Procurement Agency conducted auctions for an additional 4,000 DJI Mavic 3E and 1,500 DJI Mavic 3T BPA as of 20 May 2024, with contracts “expected to be signed”.
The price points listed by Ukraine in May are around double of that listed in the UK Government contract, but broadly in line with the face-value commercial cost of a Mavic drone on DJI website.
(Source: army-technology.com)
05 Jun 24. Titra to Integrate Airbus’ DeckFinder Airbus on ALPiN Drone for Naval Missions. Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week.
The unmanned helicopter was first used during Turkish operations in the northern region of Iraq, Titra’s chief executive Abdulkadir Sener told reporters during a homeland security expo taking place in Ankara, Turkey, from May 21 to May 23. He said the Turkish government and other countries have requested the platform for use by naval forces.
The strategic cooperation agreement between the Turkish and French firms calls for collaboration in integrating Airbus’ DeckFinder positioning system with the ALPiN.
“Within the scope of this cooperation, we have taken the first step towards the integration of Airbus Deck Finder and the ALPiN Unmanned Helicopter System. As a result of this cooperation, the fully autonomous landing and take-off capability of all rotary wing aerial vehicles, especially ALPiN developed by TiTRA, to moving naval platforms will be made more precise and safer with Airbus Deck Finder,”
Titra announced on its social media accounts.
The ALPIN unmanned helicopter was on display during the IDEF defense show in 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey – Tayfun Ozberk/C$ISRNET
The ALPiN should be able to land on a moving vessel within the next six months, Sener said. And following this work, there could be opportunities for the two companies to cooperate on other projects, the executive added.
The long-range drone is designed for both military and civilian use, including rescue missions. Its design is based on the crewed Italian-made Helisport CH-7 ultralight helicopter. Development of the ALPiN began in 2019 when Titra signed a deal with UAVOS, a drone specialist with offices in the U.S., Canada and Spain. Under the agreement, Titra and UAVOS planned to convert CH-7s into dual-purpose, rotary-wing unmanned aircraft. The ALPiN made its first flight in 2020.
The ALPiN is 7 meters long, 1.5 meters wide and 2.35 meters high. Its rotor diameter is 6.28 meters.
When empty, its weigh is 340 kilograms. It can carry a maximum payload of 200 kilograms, including fuel.
The unmanned helicopter can carrying multiple payloads and transmit real-time information to operators. It features a wideband satellite communication channel for remote operations, a fully redundant autopilot system, autonomous takeoff-and-landing capabilities, a remote ground control network, and an autorotation landing capability.
Airbus’ DeckFinder is a local positioning system that allows crewed and remotely piloted aerial vehicles to determine their relative position in harsh environmental conditions. It provides a 3D image of the platform’s relative position, aiding in safe landings in environments that lack reference points or visual cues. This technology is crucial for landing on small or moving helicopter decks, where even minor deviations can endanger the mission. (Source: UAS VISION/C4ISRNET)
04 Jun 24. An initiative led by the United Kingdom and Latvia, the Drone Capability Coalition has opened bidding for companies to supply Ukraine with thousands of first-person view (FPV) drones.
The aim is leverage the scale and sophistication of Western industry to provide the Ukrainian armed forces with drones that are effective and affordable.
Details on this scheme can be found on the links below
UK and Latvia launch industry competition to provide thousands of drones for Ukraine – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Contracts Finder notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26003a30-d099-4769-9bc9-8ac7e5935d4d
Find-a-Tender service notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017163-2024
Members of the Drone Capability Coalition include UK, Latvia, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Ukraine. Further countries are considering joining the coalition. (Source MakeUK Defence)
03 Jun 24. DIU, Air Force pick four firms to prototype modular testing drone. The Defense Innovation Unit and Air Force Armament Directorate have selected four companies to prototype a modular drone known as the Enterprise Test Vehicle. The companies working on ETV are Anduril Industries, Leidos Dynetics, Zone 5 Technologies and Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc., whose design is shown here. (Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc.)
The Defense Department has selected four companies to develop prototypes of a modular drone that can be used to test payloads, sensors and other technology, and be produced at high rates at an affordable cost.
Anduril Industries, Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc., Leidos Dynetics, and Zone 5 Technologies will develop prototypes for the Enterprise Test Vehicle project, the Air Force Armament Directorate and Defense Innovation Unit announced Monday. More than 100 firms applied to take part in this program.
The prototypes should be ready for the first flight demonstration in late summer or fall, DIU and the Air Force said. After those demonstrations take place, DIU and the Air Force will pick at least one promising prototype to keep developing into a version that can be rapidly scaled into production.
“We are excited to partner with DIU,” Andrew Hunter, the Air Force’s assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, said in the release. “The ETV presents an opportunity to leverage promising ideas from industry to create and refine affordable designs for test capabilities that can be produced on a relevant timeline.”
Cassie Johnson, the ETV program manager for the Air Force Armament Directorate, said it was important to create more opportunities for non-traditional aerospace firms to meet the program’s cost, timeline, and production quantity goals.
ETV is intended to be a test vehicle designed using an open systems architecture approach, which can be updated with modular subsystems and then used to validate whether those new components work properly.
DIU said in a September 2023 solicitation that the system should have a range of 500 nautical miles, or 926 kilometers, and be able to deliver a kinetic payload.
DIU and the Air Force said Monday that vendors will minimize the use of expensive materials and instead use commercial off-the-shelf components as much as possible to hold down costs and keep supply chains flowing.
The ETV vendors also have to make sure the drones are not “over-engineered” for their mission, use modern manufacturing and design techniques, and be able to produce at a high rate that would not be possible with a more elaborate design.
DIU and the Air Force said that ETV will be able to be deployed in large numbers and using a variety of launch methods to “create an overwhelming dilemma for any defending adversary.”
ETV is expected to be used as part of the Pentagon’s ambitious Replicator program.
The Air Force Research Laboratory, U.S. Special Operations Command, Naval Air Systems Command, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command are also collaborating on the ETV program or helping evaluate systems.
Jason Levin, senior vice president of Anduril’s air dominance and strike division, said in a statement that the company expects to be able to deliver an affordable, modular and capable prototype that can become the basis for large-scale production of future aircraft.
“Like all Anduril products, our ETV solution aims to deliver capabilities in years, not decades, filling critical capability gaps on a relevant timeline,” Levin said. “In this case, that means pioneering solutions to enable on-demand large-scale manufacturing to achieve affordable mass.”
Mark Miller, senior vice president for missile and aviation systems at Leidos Dynetics, said in an email to Defense News that the company’s proposed aircraft will be a “compelling offer” for the ETV project.
“Leidos’ ETV technology is the perfect merger of our strike systems expertise, as exemplified by the modular, affordable and network enabled GBU-69 Small Glide Munition, and our recent experience developing the air-launched, and air-recovered, X-61 Gremlins” drone, Miller said.
Kyle Maxhimer, president of California-based firm Zone 5, said in a statement that the company’s work on ETV will further its progress on technologies such as unmanned aerial systems.
“ETV represents a natural evolution of our family of air-launched effects, and we are proud to partner with DIU and the Armament Directorate to bring this capability forward at scale,” Maxhimer said.
A statement from Integrated Solutions was not immediately available.
(Source: Defense News)
04 Jun 24. NVIDIA Technology Found in Russian Military Drones.
InformNapalm, an investigative organization, analyzed the documents, exposing that Russia is using NVIDIA’s Jetson series microcomputers for image recognition in its new Albatros M5 drones.
The analysis of internal documents from “Albatros” and the email communications of the company’s CEO, Frolov, uncovered that collaboration with NVIDIA has been ongoing since at least 2016. This cooperation continued despite Russia’s annexation of Crimea, sanctions against Russia, and direct U.S. sanctions against “Albatros.”
The primary contact at NVIDIA is Anton Dzhoraev, a senior manager in corporate business development.
A recent email dated February 26, 2024, invited “Albatros” to the NVIDIA GTC 2024, a leading conference on artificial intelligence. Dzhorayev suggested that invitations could also be sent to students and interested colleagues, likely referring to students from “Alabuga Polytechnic,” who are involved in drone assembly. This indicates Dzhorayev’s awareness of “Albatros,” the “Alabuga” special economic zone, and their activities.
The Albatros website even resells and supports Jetson microcomputers.
According to NVIDIA’s website, Jetson is a leading platform for autonomous transport, robots, and other embedded applications. It includes high-performance modules, the NVIDIA JetPack SDK for software acceleration, and an ecosystem of partners offering sensors, SDKs, services, and products for development acceleration. Jetson is compatible with the same AI-based software and cloud technologies used on other NVIDIA platforms, providing the performance and energy efficiency needed for autonomous machine infrastructure. Despite the evidence, NVIDIA representatives have not commented on their collaboration with the Russian military drone manufacturer. The full InformNapalm investigation can be accessed here: https://informnapalm.org/en/alabugaleaks-part-3/ (Source: UAS VISION/Defence Blog)
04 Jun 24. Romania Unveils Prototype Ultra 60 Tactical Drone at BSDA 2024. At the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exhibition, the Romanian Military Technical Academy unveiled the Ultra 60, a class I tactical drone designed to be affordable and effective for military operations. This prototype marks a significant step in the development of cost-effective unmanned aerial systems (UAS) intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The Ultra 60 drone has a flight autonomy of 10 hours and an operational range of 100 kilometers. It can fly at altitudes up to 5,000 meters and carry a payload of 25 kilograms. These features make it a versatile asset for extended missions requiring reliable and long-duration surveillance.
Developed with cost efficiency in mind, the Ultra 60 integrates several advanced technologies to enhance its operational effectiveness. The drone includes sensors operating in both the visible and infrared spectrum, allowing it to function in various lighting conditions. Additionally, it is equipped with an optical zoom capable of up to 30x magnification, a SAR sensor, and IFF mode 5, ensuring accurate identification and tracking of targets.
The Ultra 60 also features encrypted communications to protect the integrity of transmitted data, as well as sensors designed to track moving targets and determine target coordinates. This suite of capabilities ensures that the Ultra 60 can effectively gather, process, and exploit critical data from its embedded sensors.
The robust design of the platform includes a tracked terrestrial platform, a hydraulic arm, an electric control panel, and accumulators, enhancing its versatility and operational readiness. The maximum takeoff weight of the Ultra 60 is 80 kilograms, with a wingspan of 4.5 meters, supporting its payload capacity and flight endurance.
The development of combat drones and ISR drones is rapidly expanding worldwide, including in countries like Romania. Technological advancements enable the design of increasingly sophisticated and affordable systems, meeting the growing needs of modern armies for precise surveillance and attack capabilities. The Romanian Military Technical Academy, for example, is working on other prototypes besides the Ultra 60, such as the Ultra-20. These drones play a crucial role in providing real-time information and improving battlefield decision-making, thereby enhancing national defense capabilities while reducing risks for human troops.
These developments are largely driven by their increasing use in recent conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Drones have proven their effectiveness as warfare tools in these regions, enabling precise strikes and continuous surveillance missions, often in hostile and hard-to-reach environments for conventional forces.
The use of drones in the Ukrainian conflict, for instance, has highlighted their ability to provide essential strategic support for both offensive and defensive operations. Similarly, the success of Azerbaijani drones in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has demonstrated the importance of these systems in modern warfare. Thus, the rise of combat and ISR drones is part of a global trend towards automation and enhanced intelligence capabilities, responding directly to the demands of contemporary theaters of operations. ((Source: UAS VISION/Army Recognition)
03 Jun 24. UK and Latvia launch industry competition to provide thousands of drones for Ukraine. The drones will be procured as part of the Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine, co-led by the UK and Latvia.
In February, the UK and Latvia announced that they would lead the new Drone Capability Coalition, designed to rapidly supply Ukraine with tens of thousands of first person view drones.
Today, the UK and Latvia have opened the bidding for companies to supply FPV drones to Ukraine, on behalf of the Drone Capability Coalition. This competition aims to produce these drones at scale and at an affordable price point, leveraging the strength of Western industry.
Industry can find the details of how to apply via the Defence Sourcing Portal. This competition is open to industry from any nation in the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.
Companies have until 28 June 2024 to submit their proposals, which will then be considered by the Drone Capability Coalition members and evaluated. Successful companies will receive orders to supply drones to Ukraine and, upon receipt of positive operational feedback, the intent is to place larger, follow up orders for FPV drones. Additional FPV competitions are expected to take place through 2024, building on the lessons learned from this first competition.
First person view drones have proven highly effective on the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion, providing Ukrainian operators with situational awareness to target enemy positions, armoured vehicles, and ships with explosive ordnance.
Members of the coalition include: UK, Latvia, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Ukraine. Further countries are considering joining the coalition. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
03 Jun 24. Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a “Wingman” is a pilot in another aircraft that protects and supports the flight lead, delivers more tactical options and thus contributes to mission success. In the Airbus concept, the Wingman is going to operate very much in the same way – only that it is neither a pilot nor a fighter jet flown by one. It is a fighter-type drone that will be commanded by a pilot in a current combat aircraft such as the Eurofighter and can take on high-risk mission tasks that would pose a bigger threat to manned-only aircraft.
The 1:1 model, which Airbus will be exhibiting from June 5 to 9 on its static display at ILA, is similar to a “show car” used as a design exercise by the automotive industry. The Wingman model showcases all of the foreseen capabilities required, such as low observability, the integration of various armaments, advanced sensors, connectivity and teaming solutions. As with “show cars”, not all of what is on display may find its way into series production. In this aspect, the model on display at ILA Berlin will serve as a foundation and catalyst to drive the design requirements for each generation of the Wingman.
Based on the current concept, the Wingman is intended to augment the capabilities of current manned combat aircraft with uncrewed platforms that can carry weapons and other effectors.
“The German Air Force has expressed a clear need for an unmanned aircraft flying with and supporting missions of its manned fighter jets before the Future Combat Air System will be operational in 2040,” said Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. “Our Wingman concept is the answer. We will further drive and fine-tune this innovation made in Germany so that ultimately we can offer the German Air Force an affordable solution with the performance it needs to maximise the effects and multiply the power of its fighter fleet for the 2030s.”
The Wingman’s tasks can range from reconnaissance to jamming targets and engaging targets on the ground or in the air with precision guided munitions or missiles. Pilots in manned aircraft acting as “command fighters” will always have control of the mission. They are always the final decision-making authority, while benefiting from the protection and smaller risk exposure that the delegation of tactical taskings to unmanned systems offers. An additional focus is on increasing the overall combat mass in an affordable manner so that air forces can match the number of opposing forces in peers or near-peers in conflicts.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
BCB certainly has a rich history (1854) and an impressive portfolio of products designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of NATO defence personnel in various environments.
The core competency of protecting lives in hostile environments, includes:
LAND:
BCB`s camouflage creams and camouflage nets have been standard issue to conceal generations of British and NATO forces.
Our newly developed MultiSpectral Cam technology, the MK8 Phantom, camouflages and protects people/vehicles/assets in the visual, IR and thermal (SWIR/MWIR/LWIR) spectrums.
FireDragon, our eco field cooking fuel, burns cleanly so can also be used in the confined space of a foxhole or tent. It is waterproof, easy to light, non-toxic and smokeless.
SEA;
Our patented Floating Body Armour is unique, versatile and sensibly protects both you and your life jacket, under the soft and hard armour. Designed to be low bulk, it`s massive 275 newtons of buoyancy is self-righting. We say it will “save your life twice”.
Our range of Boat Stopping Systems, provided a layered non-lethal stopping capability against all sizes of vessels, including unmanned threats. So you can stop and search, defeat pirates from boarding, prevent terrorists from getting near your vessel or close off quickly a waterway, port or maritime borders.
AIR;
BCB`s sister company UAVE have been manufacturing since 2013, the Dragon MK3, large, long range (1,000km) long endurance (12hours), versatile and mission-ready UAV. It is proven and operational from the polar regions to 45deg C heat in the Middle East and Asia. The larger of the 3 models, carries 25 kilos payload.
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-