4560483825!V-BAT 128 VTOL unmanned aircraft system

The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring V-BAT 128 VTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems from W.S. Darley & Co. under a contract valued at USD 13,019,250. These systems are group 2 VTOL UAS designed for tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, featuring vertical takeoff and landing in a small footprint, up to 11 hours endurance, and interchangeable payloads like EO/IR and SAR. They provide strategic advantages in rapid deployment from confined spaces on land or sea platforms, enhancing operational safety with ducted fan propulsion and supporting U.S. military needs in contested environments.