QinetiQ US has received a multi-award Aerial Target Systems 3 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an estimated ceiling of $95m.
The contract has been awarded by the US Army Contracting Command – Orlando, on behalf of the US Army Programme Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO).
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Under the ATS-3 IDIQ contract, QinetiQ US will compete for task orders to supply a range of aerial target systems, including the MQM-185B (Banshee Jet 80+).
These systems are designed to replicate aerial threats for US forces’ training and testing purposes.
The Banshee Jet 80+ uncrewed aerial vehicle is equipped with twin 40kg thrust gas turbine engines, achieves a 200m/s airspeed and an 80kg static thrust.
The contract also encompasses the development of new target technologies, systems engineering for performance enhancement, integration of advanced payloads for accurate threat replication, and software development aimed at improving autonomous capabilities.
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By GlobalDataQinetiQ US is tasked with providing operational support, which includes flight operations and technical services to ensure the systems’ effectiveness and reliability.
With more than three decades of expertise in the aerial target market, QinetiQ claims to have a 97% mission success rate over the past five years.
The systems are adaptable, allowing for the rapid integration of new payloads and customisation to meet specific customer requirements.
Work stipulated by the ATS-3 contract will be carried out at various ranges and locations worldwide.
QinetiQ Advanced Robotics & Mission Solutions executive vice-president and general manager Christopher Forrest said: “This contract award underscores the Army’s trust in QinetiQ’s ability to deliver cutting-edge aerial target systems that are critical for preparing our warfighters for evolving threats.
“Our long-standing relationship with the Army and our deep understanding of TSMO’s mission position us uniquely to support this vital programme.”
This contract follows QinetiQ’s announcement of plans to supply the US Army’s TSMO with a specially developed version of its Banshee Jet 80+ target system last year.
