DA Newsletter Edition 156

GA-ASI Secures EMAR/FR 145 Certification for MQ-9A & MQ-9B Maintenance

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for component maintenance from the French Military Continuing Airworthiness Authority, DSAE.

The EMAR/FR 145 certification, which specifically applies to GA-ASI’s MQ-9A and MQ-9B platforms, authorizes maintenance organizations to perform critical maintenance tasks while ensuring strict adherence to safety, reliability, and documentation requirements.

Sam Richardson, GA-ASI Vice President of Sustainment, commented, “This approval is a significant achievement for GA-ASI, positioning the company to better serve international customers, especially military users of our MQ-9A and MQ-9B UAS platforms. The ability to leverage the EMAR/FR 145 certification streamlines the company’s processes, reduces costs, and accelerates future airworthiness pursuits, as many future customers will recognize this certification rather than requiring a full, independent certification process.”

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Sky Power Delivers Propulsion Units for Long-Range UAS

Sky Power International, a developer of two-stroke combustion and Wankel rotary engines for military unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has equipped the Nimkii 42-S from Sky Canoe with advanced propulsion units. 

The Nimkii 42-S (N42-s), built by the Canadian UAS-manufacturer Sky Canoe, is an unmanned aerial system designed for long-range missions and can cover distances of up to 353 kilometers. 

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Expands Prism Ecosystem with New SKR Targeting Software

Teledyne FLIR OEM introduces Prism™ SKR, an advanced automated targeting and homing software designed to enhance precision and autonomy in guided weapon systems.

Prism SKR, pronounced “seeker,” enables precision automatic target recognition (ATR) for autonomously guided weapon systems, including loitering munitions, air-launched effects (ALE), counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), low-cost missiles, and smart munitions.

Dan Walker, Vice President of Product Management, Teledyne FLIR OEM, commented, “Compatible with existing autonomy and navigation software via a Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA) compliant interface, Prism SKR represents a significant leap forward in autonomous precision target detection, identification, and tracking technology for defense OEM developers and integrators.

“Additionally, developers can reduce development risk and costs with plug-and-play integration with the Prism embedded software ecosystem and Teledyne FLIR IR camera modules.”

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Anduril to Enhance U.S. Marine Corps Defense with Advanced C-UAS Technology

Anduril Industries has secured a landmark award with the United States Marine Corps, tasked with delivering, installing, and sustaining an advanced Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft System (I-CsUAS).

This $642 million, 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program of Record underscores the growing importance of autonomous systems in safeguarding military installations against emerging aerial threats. Anduril’s solution combines artificial intelligence and advanced autonomy, providing the U.S. Marine Corps with a robust, adaptable defense system capable of evolving with the next decade’s challenges.

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C-UAS Solution for Critical Infrastructure Security & Mobile Convoy Protection

Alpine Eagle GmbH is the developer of Sentinel, a counter-UAS (unmanned aerial system) solution that combines a swarm of networked European-made UAVs with 360-degree active radar.

As a supplier partner, Defense Advancement is showcasing innovative solutions and capabilities across Alpine Eagle’s DA supplier profile.

The profile highlights the company’s Sentinel C-UAS system, which provides comprehensive threat detection and neutralization capabilities by interfacing seamlessly with a range of command-and-control (C2) systems and kinetic or non-kinetic effectors.

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