Airbus successfully launches the wingman drones for A400M
The Remote Carriers will support the pilots and their missions and tasks.
A group led Airbus successfully tested the launch, operation, and modification of an Airbus Do-DT25 drone from a flying A400M.
The project was developed jointly with the German Bundeswehr, German Aerospace Center DLR and German companies SFL, Geradts and Geradts. It aims to complement the European sixth-generation jet fighter, which is part of the Future Combat Air System. Airbus’ military transport planes will play a role in future FCAS missions that include extending the range and multiplying the force of unmanned systems.
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