We’re excited to announce that we are the lead for a breakthrough $3.19M @AFWERX contract to develop a next generation air-refueling system for @US Air Force.
Along with @MatrixSpace, @Sixdof Space and @Target Arm, we’ll be developing a small hybrid air-refueling kit – a new potentially podded refueling boom for tactical aircraft – called the Small Hybrid Aerial Refueling Kit (SHARK), designed to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
Explains @J.R. “Flash” Starch, CEO, Legionnaire International
“Rapid and sustained power projection depends upon the long reach of airpower which, in turn, hinges on the availability of sufficient in-flight air refueling. Our modular SHARK system will enable traditional and non-traditional tanker aircraft to safely refuel current and future military aircraft in flight – whether crewed or uncrewed. It also provides this critical capability to our tactical fleet as NGAS matures. This is particularly valuable as the U.S. and our allies depend increasingly upon Collaborative Combat Aircraft and other uncrewed, autonomous aircraft. The SHARK is a perfect example of how to reimagine a standard practice and we are thrilled to be involved in this project with our partners.”
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Read the full announcement here.
