Hallbergmoos/Germany, 15 May, 2024 –
The MALE RPAS Programme, aka Eurodrone, has successfully performed the
Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as prime
contractor, this major programme milestone has been completed with OCCAR and
representatives of the four customer nations (France, Germany, Italy and Spain)
in the presence of the three Major Sub-Contractors (MSC), Airbus Defence and
Space Spain, Dassault Aviation and Leonardo.
The PDR proves that the initial design
of the aircraft has consistently maturated, paving the way to proceed with the
detailed design. It is the outcome of different technical assessments and
evaluations conducted, such as Wind Tunnel Testing to confirm the aerodynamic
configuration of Eurodrone, the overall design to ensure demonstration of
operational capability, and the validation of a fully representative Digital
Twin. From the very beginning, the Eurodrone programme benefits from both
design philosophies – physical and digital.
Supported by and based on the knowledge
already gathered, the Eurodrone programme enters into a new phase to reach the
Critical Design Review (CDR), which will represent the final step and closure
of architecture and system design.
Provided with innovative cutting-edge
technology and designed to become one of the main pillars of any future combat
air system, the Eurodrone will be an indispensable capability to facilitate
international conflict prevention and crisis management, ensuring operational
superiority to the nations, especially in the context of Intelligence,
Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.
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