London, 11th April 2022 – Elbit Systems UK has delivered a series of demonstrations of Skylark 3 Hybrid Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) at RAF Upavon in Wiltshire. The demonstrations took place from 21st – 23rd March, culminating in a number of flights on 23rd March conducted in support of the RAF’s Rapid Capabilities Office’s (RCO) future concept development programme.

The Skylark 3 Hybrid is the latest in Elbit Systems’ Skylark family and represents the company’s contribution towards helping the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) explore ways of meeting its net-zero ambitions. The Skylark 3 Hybrid is one of a long line of innovative UAS systems developed by Elbit Systems, ranging from man-portable systems to Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAS such as the Hermes™ 900.

The Skylark family has delivered over 100,000 flying hours in total. The Skylark 3 Hybrid is a field-deployed tactical ISTAR UAS, optimised for either dismounted or vehicle-based operation, and combines two separate propulsion systems to deliver endurance of up to 18 hours. The Skylark 3 Hybrid uses thrust from both engines to launch and reach a certain altitude, at which only one engine is required for sustained flight.

The trials were conducted in order for the RAF to assess the system’s performance in a number of criteria as part of the selection of vehicles for the next phase of its programmed activity. The trials were delivered in co-operation with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in order to obtain clearance to operate in civil airspace.

Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems UK said:

About Elbit Systems UK 

Elbit Systems UK Ltd. holds three wholly owned subsidiaries as well as two joint ventures. In total, over 600 personnel are employed by the Elbit Systems UK companies in the UK, in high tech roles in the defence, aerospace and rail sectors. The two joint ventures were formed in order to deliver the Watchkeeper programme for the British Army and to supply and support three fleets of aircraft within the UK MOD Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) programme. Elbit Systems UK is an established supplier to the UK Armed Forces, participating in several major Defence programmes such as Selborne, Morpheus and MEWSIC Increment 1, and delivering the Dismounted Joint Fires Integrator and Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer. 

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