MCTUAS

Abstract

This Marine Corps Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (MCTUAS) Project supports the fielded RQ-7 system by conducting research, development, test, and evaluation for improvement of the RQ-7 capabilities in Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, Intelligence, Battle Damage Assessment and Force Protection. The RQ-7 provides critical battlefield intelligence and targeting information in the rapid cycle time required for success at the tactical level. RQ-7B MCTUAS systems are acquired through the Army's UAS Program Office to fulfill Marine Corps UAS requirements. In order to optimize Marine Corps and Army's interoperability, maintenance, and capability with minimal cost, the two services plan to develop additional capability for the common system. These funds will provide the Marine Corps share of the combined development cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
9C84_0305233N_7_1319_PB_2011

Tags

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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