Airbus Expands U145 Ambitions To Armed Loyal Wingman

Airbus Helicopters U145 uncrewed rotorcraft
Credit: Airbus Helicopters
MARSEILLE, France—Airbus Helicopters is exploring the possibility of adapting its new U145 uncrewed rotorcraft into an armed loyal wingman capable of accompanying attack helicopters into combat. The proposed collaborative combat role further broadens the potential missions for the U145, which was...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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