The Spanish Navy has announced that it has signed a contract with Alpha Unmanned Systems to procure 3 A900 unmanned aerial vehicle systems…
Under the contract, 3 A900 unmanned helicopters will be delivered in a configuration optimized for maritime operations and equipped with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors.
The A900 unmanned helicopters will be primarily used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, while the platform has a maximum takeoff weight of less than 25 kilograms.
The A900 unmanned helicopter offers an endurance of more than 4 hours and an operational range of up to 60 kilometres.
The A900 unmanned helicopters are planned to be used primarily for reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as continuous aerial surveillance over maritime environments, target and activity detection, and missions aimed at enhancing situational awareness…