Kaman and Textron Systems have recently announced a strategic alliance agreement to collaborate on opportunities and critical technologies for Kaman’s Kargo UAV. The partnership will bring together the extensive knowledge, technical expertise, and insights on safety and airworthiness that Textron Systems has gained over 30 years of experience in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
According to Romin Dasmalchi, general manager of Kargo UAV, the collaboration with Textron Systems is a valuable opportunity for both parties. He stated that it will help the team maintain pace towards productionizing and scaling the Kargo UAV. The combined capabilities of these two companies are expected to enhance the capabilities of the Kargo UAV and strengthen its position in the industry.
Wayne Prender, senior vice president of Air Systems at Textron Systems, highlighted the importance of collaborating with Kaman to build on their decades-long experience in UAS and expand their capability set. Both companies are looking forward to supporting the critical capability that Kaman’s Kargo UAV brings to the market.
The Kargo UAV is a purpose-built, medium-lift UAS designed to meet the needs of a global market. With the combined capabilities of Textron Systems and Kaman, this UAS will be accessible to customers in both commercial and defense markets worldwide. This collaboration is expected to enhance the capabilities of the Kargo UAV and strengthen its position in the industry.
