U.K. looking for a Close Air Support aircraft
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U.K. looking for a Close Air Support aircraft
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/proj...re-new-drones/
possibly manned too. Diamond Guardian?
https://www.airforce-technology.com/...ance-aircraft/
Though the site does need to check their images ( picture of a Tucano as the drone),
possibly manned too. Diamond Guardian?
https://www.airforce-technology.com/...ance-aircraft/
It’s stated that the requirement is for “a manned air platform or platforms and aircrew capable of operating to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) by day or night whilst performing CAS/ISR tasks, to emulate existing and future military manned & unmanned capabilities, in support of exercising troops on CTG exercises, in the UK and overseas”
Though the site does need to check their images ( picture of a Tucano as the drone),
A contract tender notice has been posted for a £9m contract called ‘Project Valkyrie’, please note that the above image is a generic file photo of a drone and is not indicative of any specific plans.
They are not looking for a real CAS capability.
The ad says " to emulate existing and future military manned & unmanned capabilities, in support of exercising troops on CTG exercises, in the UK and overseas"
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The ad says " to emulate existing and future military manned & unmanned capabilities, in support of exercising troops on CTG exercises, in the UK and overseas"
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Since the demise of the Harrier, exactly what close air suport capability do we have?
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I would have thought Apache is.
Thanks for the replies.
Predator - I didn't think you could do CAS from 40,000ft or more
Apache - ok if it's not to far from where you need it in a hurry.
Typhoon - I guess that's what the G is in FGR4
Predator - I didn't think you could do CAS from 40,000ft or more
Apache - ok if it's not to far from where you need it in a hurry.
Typhoon - I guess that's what the G is in FGR4
CAS has changed out of all recognition in the last few years because of designator pods, precise positioning and stand off weapons. Remember that B52 and B1B were doing CAS in some theatres. All of which makes the need for a “close” training platform a bit perplexing.
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contract details
703088454- Project Valkyrie- Opportunity - Contracts Finder
703088454- Project Valkyrie- Opportunity (bcgrowthhub.com)
Ignore the above. he does not know what he is talking about.
contract details
703088454- Project Valkyrie- Opportunity - Contracts Finder
703088454- Project Valkyrie- Opportunity (bcgrowthhub.com)
contract details
703088454- Project Valkyrie- Opportunity - Contracts Finder
703088454- Project Valkyrie- Opportunity (bcgrowthhub.com)
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This is to replace the existing service provision delivered by 2Excel/Meta with their DA-42 platform to support Collective Training Group. Expect a similar capability to be delivered, QQ likely bidding with their recently acquired DA-62 platform. Outside chance somebody with appropriate approvals will team with Air Bear Tactical.