Following two years of trials and development completed in close collaboration with the Royal Navy, a fleet of Malloy Aeronautics T-150s will be deployed to carry ammunition, weaponry, food, personal and medical supplies to Royal Marines Commandos operating in all manner of extreme environments.
Malloy describe the T-150 heavy lift UAS:
Providing the ability to reliably lift 68kg in all weather conditions, the T-150 UAS is a trusted partner already in operation with the USMC, UK Royal Navy and Royal Marines. With a removable battery, the T-150 UAS is mission ready by design and there is no need to wait hours to send a vehicle back out, increasing cargo cadence and value for money. Capable of delivering time sensitive and high value cargo, the T-150 UAS has been designed for the toughest military environments, demonstrated operationally in the arctic circle, desert and at sea. The T-150 is a best in class, all-electric UAS that delivers operational excellence and is recognised by militaries across the globe as a leading logistics drone.
Neil Appleton, CEO Malloy Aeronautics, said:
“The UK Release to Service of our T-150 platform is a milestone we’re incredibly proud to be a part of. As a multi-role UAS, the T-150 can be used for Replenishment at Sea one day and resupplying deployed Royal Marines Commandos the next.
“It’s a game-changer for the modern battlefield and we are proud to deliver this capability to those who need it most. We’ve partnered with the UK Armed Forces throughout this programme, from the Royal Marines Commando Force to wider Ministry of Defence organisations to deliver this capability at pace, including training and in service support. We welcome this further strengthening of our partnership with the UK armed forces and remain committed to expanding the capability of our multi-role solutions for the UK.”
The Royal Marines coninually review and develop strategies and tactics to suit the modern battlefield, their function has changed massively since their deployment in Afghanistan, they have evolved into a lighter, more lethal, and tech-enabled force centered on small, versatile strike teams rather than large units. They have been testing the T-150 for some time and it has proven to be a capable solution for resupply in combat and reconnaisance operations. Drones are proving to be an essential element in surveillance and reconnaissance, the T-150 extends that capability to resupply and logictics.
