Navy Awards Contract for Drone-Mimicking Planes
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The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to KestrelX, a small Florida-based aviation company, to supply low-observable target aircraft and engineering support for training exercises. The contract is worth up to $9,987,285 and will be paid out as individual tasks are issued. The aircraft will be used for Navy and Department of War training exercises.
Why it matters
This contract is significant as it highlights the Navy's efforts to enhance its training capabilities with advanced, drone-mimicking technology. The use of low-observable target aircraft will allow the Navy to simulate real-world scenarios and improve its readiness.
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