The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $750,000 research contract to Exosonic for a supersonic uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator, the aerospace company announced Wednesday.
USAF Awards Contract For Supersonic UAV Concept
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force awarded Exosonic a $750,000 contract to develop a supersonic uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator.
- This UAV is purpose-built to act as a near-peer adversary in live training missions, aiming to enhance pilot experience and address Air Force pilot shortages and constrained budgets.
- The project, with a demonstrator expected by 2024, also supports Exosonic's broader goal of developing a supersonic airliner by validating low-boom shaping techniques and generating revenue for reinvestment.
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