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Australia hunts for naval VTOL UAV

15th April 2016 - 08:01 GMT | by Mike Yeo in Melbourne

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Australia wants a small number of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAVs to develop experience in their use aboard Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships at sea.

According to a February tender that closed on 11 April under Navy Minor Project 1942, the RAN is looking to procure a ‘proven’ maritime tactical unmanned aircraft system - interim capability (MTUAS-IC) and associated engineering and logistic support.

The NMP 1942 tender states the MTUAS’s primary role is to extend and enhance ISR capabilities of the parent unit or ship, and to increase situational awareness using a variety of sensors. Delivery of systems is

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