Full Suite of Sensors, Avionics and ADP
Aeronautics is to upgrade the Orbiter 2 UAS in service with the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF), the company announced on 3 April.
The comprehensive mid-life upgrade package includes a full suite of sensors, avionics, and data-processing systems to enhance system performance. The contract will also involve a substantial transfer of know-how, increasing FDF self-sufficiency and assuring them of Orbiter 2 array maintenance and support capabilities for the next decade.
Orbiter 2 is a small, lightweight, versatile UAS, capable of raid and efficient deployment in any environment. With advanced flight capabilities and innovative payloads, the combat-proven platform has Group 2 ISR capabilities for defence, maritime, and homeland security applications, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of missions. As well as operational flexibility in challenging weather conditions, it offers superior ISR performance: benefits include increased payload capacity, advanced image processing capabilities and enhanced digital datalink, with long LOS range, relay, AES-256 and frequency-hopping. The system features advanced flight control and a precision navigation system, including operation in GPS-denied areas.
“This mid-life upgrade of the Orbiter 2 will significantly extend its lifespan, assuring the FDF high-quality, cost-efficient, tactical ISR capabilities for the next decade,” said Matan Perry, Aeronautics’ VP of Marketing and Sales.
