US Army · US
The US Army is procuring 14 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems, specifically RQ-7B or improved RQ-7Bv2 Block III models. TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORPORATION is the supplier for this $1.55 billion contract. These systems provide reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and intelligence support.
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This $1.55 billion defense contract procures 14 Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS), specifically RQ-7B or improved RQ-7Bv2 Block III models manufactured by Textron Systems (formerly AAI Corporation). The Shadow is a proven tactical UAS used by the US Army for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition (RSTA), and intelligence support to maneuver commanders, featuring EO/IR payloads, laser designation, communications relay, up to 8-12 hours endurance, 20.4 ft wingspan, 125 km range, and capabilities for manned-unmanned teaming in combat environments.
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