UK Seeking Low-Cost, Single-Use Engines for Munitions

Nyan drone on deck of XV Patrick Blackett

The UK Royal Navy tests a Nyan one-way effector July 3 onboard the experimental ship Patrick Blackett.

Credit: Royal Navy
The UK defense ministry has launched a hunt for low-cost, single-use engines that could equip future munitions, one-way effectors and other air vehicles. Project Callisto is seeking two types of engines: Callisto Light is a 750 n (170 lb.) thrust-class engine while Callisto Heavy would have 1.8-2 kN...
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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