Pentagon Funds Natilus Kona BWB Freighter For Contested Logistics Demo

Natilus Kona (artist rendering)

Natilus is developing the optionally piloted Kona for regional cargo and contested logistics missions.

Credit: Natilus
U.S. startup Natilus has received $3.5 million in funding from the Pentagon and Air Force to help advance its Kona blended wing body (BWB) freighter toward full-scale flight testing and a Joint Force operational demonstration focused on contested logistics. The research, development, test and...
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