HANGAR TALK UAS & eVTOL NEWS RELATING TO UNCrewed, AAM & eVTOL SYSTEMS
USAF Digital Engineering Phase II Contract Awarded to Phenix for UAS
SpearUAV Launches MCL Viper: Revolutionizing Swarm and Strike Capabilities for Maneuvering Forces
SpearUAV Ltd., an innovator in autonomous AI-based technology for encapsulated unmanned aerial systems (UAS), recently unveiled
groundbreaking system enabling
Yiftach Kleinman, EVP Commercial at Spear UAV, explains, “At Spear, we have recognized the complicated challenges associated with SWAP (Size, Weight, and
Power) the
MCL Viper (multi-canister launcher), a
the immediate launch of Viper 300 Systems while in motion, from any military manned or unmanned platform. The MCL Viper
system features
customizable configuration with four or more canisters, adaptable to a wide array of military platforms and vehicles. This game-changing launcher enhances the maneuverability and operational pace of forces while minimizing operator exposure
and safeguarding members within the vehicle.
Capable of launching multiple Viper systems simultaneously or sequentially, the MCL Viper empowers tactical units with real-time Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, as well as precision attack capabilities complemented by electronic warfare (EW) measures. Additionally, the system guarantees operator safety, situational awareness and
mission success, enabling both
swarm and unitary modes of operation. Operable from within the vehicle and demanding minimal storage space, the MCL Viper system offers an immediate response even while in motion. Its intuitive, autonomous operation and resilience in challenging environmental conditions make it
an indispensable asset for modern battlefield scenarios.
“SpearUAV, known for its unique encapsulated drone technology, continues to pioneer advancements in the field of unmanned aerial systems and aerial weapon systems. The launch of the MCL Viper underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of defense technology, introducing innovative solutions that redefine battlefield dynamics.”
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platforms, coupled with the crucial need to enhance tactical forces with advanced capabilities. Spear’s proven expertise in encapsulating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and executing missions seamlessly from a diverse array of platforms, including submarines and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), drives the development of the MCL Viper. This innovative solution is poised to empower the entire Viper 300 family of capabilities, catering to units ranging from squads and platoons to companies and battalions. Military forces can now leverage
the advantages of unitary
or swarm capabilities, encompassing hovering, speed, compactness, and cost-effectiveness, with the ability to engage and eliminate pinpoint targets either kinetically or electronically. Integration with BMS and C4i systems ensures our integration within the forces’ ecosystem. tactical
effectiveness,
This solution reshapes enabling
troops
to successfully execute a wide range of missions while enhancing their protection and minimizing exposure to adversaries in any warfare scenario.
Phenix Solutions recently announced the award of a United States Air Force Phase II contract for digital engineering to support military airworthiness certification. The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Autonomous Systems Technology Office (AST) is focused on accelerating the development and deployment of a transformative vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. To complete these goals, Phenix will create a digital twin of its Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift UAS aircraft. Digital engineering is essential to the mission as it helps meet the commitment to airworthiness by capturing, organizing, tracking, analyzing, and validating representative UAM system architectures and requirements. This digital-twin tool will allow Phenix to create trustworthy data in digital testing, modeling, and analysis that further broadens the application of the Ultra 2X aircraft. These digital tools are the future of aviation.
Under the Digital Engineering effort, the Phenix Solutions team will take a deep dive into a single aircraft critical system scenario and its architecture to enable certifying bodies and authorizing military airworthiness authorities the ability to speed up the certification process. In this approach, digital twins will be created with sufficient fidelity to enable simulation of
a single critical system scenario
with the goal of measuring scenario performance under varied environmental conditions to rule out certain cyber or behavioral results. Outcomes of this work include generating evidence that can be used to support package submissions for certification, airworthiness, and/or authority to operate.
Phenix Solutions has worked with the U.S. Air Force Agility Prime program for over four years. This contract is one of many that continue to help Phenix Solutions grow to meet the Air Force’s needs, but civilian needs are moving forward through this digital twin to build another layer of safety and reliability.
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