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Leidos,Paramount USA and Vertex Aerospace Team Race to the Finish Line
Recently, Leidos, a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, announced its team was selected to enter the final phase of the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Armed Overwatch aircraft prototype programme. Leidos, Paramount USA, and Vertex were among five teams awarded a total of US$19.3 million for prototype demonstrations and will advance Bronco II to the Phase III Operational Prototype Demonstration.
Bronco II is an American-made aircraft that will be manufactured in Crestview, Florida, with a substantial supply chain presence across the United States. The Bronco II is designed for ultimate mission flexibility. The aircraft’s unique internal Interchangeable Multi-Mission System Bay (IMSB) allows for a single airframe to be easily and rapidly re-configured to perform multiple roles (e.g., ISR, SCAR, FAC(A), CAS) incorporating high-performance sensors, network communication systems, precision weapons, an electronic self-protection suite, and mission planning systems.
Digitally Designed
The Bronco II airframe is in production and has been 100 per cent digitally designed with portable manufacturing in mind. With an industry leading paperless and jigless fabrication and assembly processes, the aircraft can easily integrate into supply chains around the United States enabling scalable mass production.
Bronco II is built for austere and unpaved landing zones. It has an innovative trailing link tricycle landing gear, which makes it easy to ground taxi in confined spaces. Cockpit visibility enables complex ground manoeuvres in constrained environments.
“Our team combines decades of experience both integrating and manufacturing cutting-edge airborne solutions for the warfighter,” said Gerry Fasano, Leidos Defense Group president. “We are thrilled to have been selected to compete in the final phase.”
“We believe that Bronco II is the definitive next generation aircraft, which has been designed to be future proofed against evolving operational requirements in the asymmetrical battlespace specifically inhabited by SOCOM,” shared Ivor Ichikowitz, Chairman of global aerospace and technology company, Paramount Group. “Through our partnerships with Leidos, we are looking forward to building upon our 27-year legacy of designing and producing rugged technologically advanced systems. Our team has designed and developed an America centric platform for the world market, and we are looking forward to bringing Bronco II back to America.”
“Vertex has a 50-year legacy of supporting warfighter missions,” highlighted Ed Boyington, President and CEO of Vertex Aerospace. “Vertex’s highly skilled employees will assemble the aircraft and provide the final systems support integration and launch the Bronco II for customer delivery from our Crestview, Florida facility. We are proud to be an integral part of this team.”
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