General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has signed a teaming agreement with Sener to supply Predator B remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) system to the Spanish Government.
Under the terms of agreement, the two companies will promote use of the multi-mission drone to support Spain’s airborne surveillance and reconnaissance requirements.
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The collaboration is expected to create high-technology jobs in the rapidly growing field of RPA in Spain.
GA-ASI Aircraft Systems president Frank Pace said: "They are a leading high-technology company with a long record of success in the defence and security sectors.
"GA-ASI is fully committed to working with the Spanish industry as we believe this programme’s success requires local industry partnerships that provide collaborative innovation in enhancing the capabilities of Predator B for the Spanish Government."
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Sener vice-president Andrés Sendagorta said: "It is an honour for Sener to partner with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to support the Predator B supply to the Spanish Government.
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By GlobalData"At the same time, it is a source of satisfaction to make available for the Spanish Ministry of Defence our experience and technological capabilities in this challenging project to implement the first system of this kind that will be operating in Spain."
Specifically, Sener plans to leverage its proven engineering experience to optimise and synergise Predator B data collection in support of the government.
The Predator B is designated as MQ-9 Reaper. It is a turboprop-powered unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that provides persistent situational awareness to safeguard borders and maritime approaches, in addition to supporting military missions worldwide.
The UAS is operationally proven with more than one million flight hours. It is also capable of saving lives in areas that have been afflicted by natural disasters.
Currently, the aircraft is used by the US Air Force, Navy, Department of Homeland Security, Nasa, and the Italian and the UK Royal Air Forces.
Image: A MQ-9 Reaper/ Predator B remotely piloted aircraft in flight. Photo: courtesy of Gerald L Nino.
