France Orders More Aliaca UAS For Naval Use

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Aliaca

Credit: Airbus
France’s navy has ordered more uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) from Airbus Helicopters, this time in the form of the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) version of the Aliaca fixed-wing UAS. The service has already been operating the 25-kg (55.1-lb.) Aliaca, designated as the SMDM (Mini Drone...
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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