U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System for Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 1
19 August 2022 - 11:10PM
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- FTUAS to replace RQ-7B Shadow UAS currently fielded in selected
Brigade Combat Teams
- Increment 1 entails testing and fielding JUMP 20 medium
unmanned aircraft on an accelerated schedule as it competes to
become the U.S. Army’s FTUAS of choice
- The JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), runway
independent medium unmanned aircraft system provides intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services with increased
maneuverability, and improved command and control
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in
intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it
received an Other Transaction Agreement award by the United States
Army on Aug. 18, 2022 for Increment 1 of the Future Tactical
Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) program. The contract encompasses
the purchase, testing and delivery of one JUMP® 20 medium unmanned
aircraft system (MUAS) to a selected Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT)
and associated services, training and support.
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Specialist. Christopher McCoy assigned to
1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, conducts an engine
start on the JUMP 20 prior to a launch during the FTUAS
capabilities assessment at Fort Riley, Kansas. (Photo: Courtesy
asset of the U.S. Department of Defense [DoD]) Disclaimer: The
appearance of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or
constitute DoD endorsement.
“With Increment 1 of the FTUAS program, the Army will be testing
and fielding the JUMP 20 on an accelerated schedule as they seek a
replacement for the RQ-7B Shadow UAS currently fielded in Brigade
Combat Teams,” said Gorik Hossepian, AeroVironment vice president
and product line general manager for MUAS. “The combat-proven JUMP
20 is a rapidly deployable, runway independent, vertical takeoff
and landing solution for the Army. Its ability to be deployed,
operated and sustained from anywhere is a game-changer in theater
and in situations where the enemy has invaded or destroyed
infrastructure.”
The AeroVironment JUMP 20 is the first fixed-wing unmanned
aircraft system capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) to
be deployed extensively in support of U.S. military forces. Ideal
for multi-mission operations, JUMP 20 delivers 14+ hours of
endurance, a standard operational range of 115 miles (185
kilometers) and is runway independent. The system can be set up and
operational in less than 60 minutes without the need for launch or
recovery equipment and has a useable payload capacity of up to 30
pounds (13.6 kilograms). The JUMP 20 also features a common
autopilot and ground control system architecture providing a highly
customizable, modular platform that can be custom configured to
meet operational or customer requirements.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS
AeroVironment’s portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic
systems includes small footprint, runway-independent unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS). These solutions offer increased,
multi-mission capabilities with the option of selecting the
appropriate aircraft and payload based on the type of mission to be
performed. These capabilities have the potential to provide
significant force protection and force multiplication benefits to
small tactical units and security personnel, as well as greater
safety, scalability and cost savings to commercial operators.
AeroVironment provides turnkey intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR) and support services worldwide to ensure a
consistently high level of mission success. AeroVironment has
delivered tens of thousands of new and replacement unmanned air
vehicles to customers within the United States and to more than 50
allied governments. For more information, visit
www.avinc.com/uas.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at
the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and
connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can
Proceed with Certainty. Headquartered in Virginia,
AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain
robotic systems and serves defense, government and commercial
customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.
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