MCTUAS
Abstract
This Marine Corps Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (MCTUAS) project supports the fielded RQ-7B Shadow Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system by conducting research, development, test, and evaluation for improvement of the RQ-7 UAV capabilities in Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, Intelligence, Battle Damage Assessment and Force Protection. The RQ-7B Shadow UAV system provides critical battlefield intelligence and targeting information in the rapid cycle time required for success at the tactical level. RQ-7B Shadow UAV systems are acquired through the Army's Unmanned Aerial System (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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 9C84_0305233N_7_1319_PB_2012
Related Documents
- Root: RQ-7 UAV
- Child Accomplishment: MCTUAS Development Support