- Wasp AE to begin filling Marines next
generation family of systems micro UAS requirement
- Largest single procurement of ground
and water-capable Wasp AE
At Modern Day Marine – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today
announced it has received a firm fixed-price order valued at
$21,779,408 for RQ-12 Wasp® AE small unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS) and initial spares packages for the United States Marine
Corps.
AeroVironment's RQ-12 Wasp AE to begin
filling United States Marine Corps next generation family of
systems micro UAS requirement. (Photo: Business Wire)
The United States Marine Corps, which recently unveiled its next
generation small UAS family of systems, is adding RQ-12 Wasp AE as
the short-range, or micro, solution to the existing small UAS
portfolio made up of the AeroVironment RQ-11B Raven® and RQ-20A
Puma™ AE. Puma AE is the USMC’s long-range solution.
“Together with the professionals at ADS, whose
military-experienced personnel procured this order by demonstrating
a clear understanding of the customer’s mission and requirements,
we are confident that Wasp AE will provide deployed Marines with
valuable situational awareness that will help them operate more
safely and effectively,” said Roy Minson, AeroVironment senior vice
president and general manager of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems
business segment.
AeroVironment received the order from ADS, Inc. on behalf of the
United States Marine Corps through the Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) program. Delivery is
scheduled within 12 months.
Previously procured by the Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force,
the Wasp AE weighs 2.8 pounds, operates for up to 50 minutes at a
range of up to five kilometers and delivers live, streaming color
and infrared video from its pan-tilt-zoom Mantis i22 AE gimbaled
payload. Launched by hand and capable of landing on the ground or
in fresh or salt water, the Wasp AE provides portability and
flexibility for infantry, littoral or maritime reconnaissance
operations.
“Wasp AE delivers unmatched portability and flexibility with its
small size, all-environment operation and advanced capabilities,”
Minson said.
About AeroVironment Small UAS
RQ-11B Raven, RQ-12 Wasp, RQ-20A Puma and Shrike VTOL™ comprise
AeroVironment’s Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Operating with a common ground control system (GCS), this Family of
Systems provides increased capability to the warfighter that can
give ground commanders the option of selecting the appropriate
aircraft based on the type of mission to be performed. This
increased capability has the potential to provide significant force
protection and force multiplication benefits to small tactical
units and security personnel. AeroVironment provides logistics
services worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of
operational readiness and provides mission services for customers
requiring only the information its small UAS produce. AeroVironment
has delivered thousands of new and replacement small unmanned air
vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 30
international governments.
The Puma AE small UAS comprises one component of AeroVironment’s
advanced, turnkey data collection, processing and delivery solution
employed to provide commercial customers with engineering-quality
information, on-demand, across multiple industries such as oil
& gas, agriculture, mining and others. The Qube® small UAS is
tailored to law enforcement, first response and other public safety
missions. Small enough to fit easily in the trunk of a car, the
Qube system can be unpacked, assembled and ready for flight in less
than five minutes, giving the operator a rapidly deployable eye in
the sky at a fraction of the cost of manned aircraft and large
unmanned aircraft.
About AeroVironment
AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs,
develops, produces, supports and operates an advanced portfolio of
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and electric transportation
solutions. The company’s electric-powered, hand-launched unmanned
aircraft systems provide powerful actionable information to
military, public safety and commercial personnel around the world
through real-time, airborne imaging, sensing and communication.
Multiple government agencies helped to fund the development and
demonstration of Global Observer®, a
hybrid-electric, stratospheric UAS designed to provide affordable,
persistent reconnaissance and communication over any location on
the globe. Switchblade® is a tactical
missile system designed to provide a rapid, lethal, pinpoint
precision strike capability with minimal collateral damage.
AeroVironment’s electric transportation solutions include a
comprehensive suite of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems,
installation and network services for consumers, automakers,
utilities and government agencies, power cycling and test systems
for EV developers and industrial electric vehicle charging systems
for commercial fleets. More information about AeroVironment is
available at www.avinc.com.
About ADS, Inc.
ADS, Inc. is a leading solutions provider proudly serving all
branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state, and local government
organizations, law enforcement, first responders, foreign
governments, and the defense industry. ADS is focused on solving
customer’s challenges through the largest product and service
selection, the broadest array of procurement and contract options,
world-class support and logistics solutions, and legendary customer
service. ADS provides a single source solution that helps customers
meet their mission requirements as cost-effectively as possible,
reduce their cost of readiness, and enhance their acquisition
strategy. ADS equipment and support solutions include C4ISR, Combat
Support, Medical, Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment
(OCIE), Weapons, and Optics as well as Special Missions such as
CWMD, EOD, First Responders, and Maritime. http://adsinc.com - Our
Purpose. Your Mission.
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