Swarm Aero Gets $10M Air Force Research Lab Mass Production Contract
Research and development on high-rate composite aerostructure manufacturing techniques to advance low-cost, large aircraft at scale
Research and development on high-rate composite aerostructure manufacturing techniques to advance low-cost, large aircraft at scale
This award represents the first-ever production contract for directed energy systems in United States history, signaling a historic transition from prototype to production for laser weapon systems.
A major goal of the center will be to develop a library of tools that would identify the electronic operations of enemy drones and figure out the best way to interrupt, counter or take over their control systems.
The Bebradrone KIT is a fixed-wing UAV whose configuration can be selected by the military unit when placing an order. Customers can choose the control system, video transmission system, camera, flight electronics, navigation equipment and other modules
The opening is the company's first on the East Coast and builds on its established manufacturing foundation in the Columbia River Gorge.