Within a couple of days of the successful maiden flight of the first Loyal Wingman advanced uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Australian Department of Defence has signed a $115-million contract with Boeing Australia for three more of the aircraft. This takes the number ordered so far to six, including the first example. The time period for the new contract is three years. “The Australian government’s continued investment in the innovative Loyal Wingman programme will create jobs and opportunities for over 35 Australian suppliers and small businesses, including BAE Systems Australia, RUAG Australia, AME Systems and Ferra Engineering,” pointed out Boeing Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific president Dr Brendan Nelson. Boeing refers to the Loyal Wingman and its associated systems and capabilities as the Airpower Teaming System.
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