BAE Systems successfully tests Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®’ small uncrewed aerial systems on ACV C4/UAS
February 16 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® conducted a
successful test of the Stalker and Indago small uncrewed aerial
systems (UAS) on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command, Control,
Communication and Computers/Uncrewed Aerial Systems (ACV C4/UAS)
variant.
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Amphibious Combat Vehicle in the Pacific
Ocean. (Credit: BAE Systems)
Both UAS will provide unprecedented, long-endurance
reconnaissance capabilities to support the U.S. Marine Corps’
expeditionary warfare and battle management capabilities aboard the
ACV C4/UAS.
“We’re focused on giving Marines an advanced technology solution
to meet their reconnaissance requirements,” said Mark Brinkman,
program manager for ACV design and development. "That’s why we’re
teamed with companies like Lockheed Martin—to provide Marines with
the best possible capabilities for their expeditionary needs.”
BAE Systems tested Skunk Works’ Stalker and Indago UAS along
with a number of other technology suppliers as part of contractor
verification testing, a key event in the ACV C4/UAS program’s
lifecycle. Now that contractor verification testing is complete,
the Marine Corps will conduct its own series of tests to evaluate
if the ACV C4/UAS is a capable and cost-effective Government Off
The Shelf (GOTS) solution for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle
(ARV) program.
Skunk Works’ Stalker and Indago UAS provide industry-leading
endurance, a broad operating envelope, and an open systems
architecture to allow them to execute diverse and demanding
missions while maintaining a small operational footprint and crew
requirement.
“Collaboration with our SOCOM and Marine Corps customers and
industry partners has enabled the rapid development of needed
capabilities for the warfighter – as exemplified through this
partnership with BAE Systems,” said Jacob Johnson, Skunk Works UAS
and Attritable Systems director. “By integrating Stalker and Indago
on BAE Systems’ ACV platform, we are delivering greater mission
flexibility in a small form factor that supports Marine Corps
operations.”
BAE Systems’ ACV C4/UAS vehicle is a Mobile Systems Integration
Lab (SIL) built to demonstrate the transformational technology
Marines need to conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and
acquisition capabilities, including the ability to sense and
communicate targets over the horizon using cutting edge C4 systems.
Skunk Works’ Stalker and Indago UAS are some of the technology
components that the ACV C4/UAS employs to achieve this goal.
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Michelle Tiemeyer, BAE Systems Mobile: 717-645-6553
michelle.tiemeyer@baesystems.com
www.baesystems.com/US @BAESystemsInc
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