European MALE drone development: Airbus, Finmeccanica and Dassault Aviation welcome the signature of the trinational Declaration of Intent by Germany, Italy and France
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European MALE drone development:
Airbus, Finmeccanica and Dassault Aviation welcome the signature of the
trinational Declaration of Intent by Germany, Italy and France
Munich/Paris/Rome, 18(th) May 2015.
Europe's leading aerospace companies Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation
and Finmeccanica have welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy
to conduct a definition study of a European developed unmanned aerial system
Under the terms of a Declaration of Intent (DoI) signed by the nations today,
the companies will conduct a two-year definition study of a Medium Altitude/Long
Endurance (MALE) drone. A decision will then be taken on whether to start
development and procurement of the system.
Bernhard Gerwert, CEO Airbus Defence and Space said "This important step by
industry and government clearly recognizes that sovereignty in development of
new systems, and specifically in military reconnaissance and unmanned aviation
is of strategic importance for European security."
Eric Trappier, CEO Dassault Aviation said: "We welcome this important
announcement, which confirms the legitimacy and interest of our joint industrial
initiative started in 2013. European countries must develop a sovereign, Next-
Generation MALE UAS solution, for both military and security missions, which is
required by our Armed Forces".
Mauro Moretti,Finmeccanica CEO, said: "The next generation MALE UAS represents a
step change for the European Defence and Security agenda. This initiative is a
unique opportunity to pursue a joint technological path built on proven
industrial leaderships all contributing to a single objective".
Today's declaration follows the three companies' submission in May 2014 of a
next-generation MALE UAS study proposal envisaging a 24-month "Definition
Phase", immediately followed by a full "Development Phase". This will allow the
delivery of the first solutions in the early 2020s.
In light of an increasing dependency of European states on non-European defence
equipment and technology, Europe's largest military aerospace companies launched
in June 2013 a joint call for the sustainment of key capabilities to ensure the
continent's sovereignty in the construction of future military aircraft.
About the MALE 2020 Definition Phase
A definition phase focuses on tailoring new developments to customer
requirements. It is the first phase of a system development and serves to reduce
financial and development risk to a minimum - thanks to a ""trade-off" process
-before the launch of the subsequent full scale development addressing with the
customers key issues such as competitiveness, sovereignty, growth
potential, compliance with joint requirements or certification. Usually a
definition phase involves customer countries, their armed forces, procurement
agencies and industries.
About "MALE 2020"
The "MALE 2020" Project foresees the development of an European Unmanned Aerial
System for long-endurance missions at medium flight altitudes (MALE). Besides
being an answer to European armed forces' requirements, it will take into
account the need to optimize the difficult budgetary situation through pooling
of research and development funding. With a sovereign European development,
critical requirements around the certification of drones are inherently built
into the programme from the onset. MALE 2020 is orientated to foster the
development of high technologies and contribute to sustaining key competencies
and jobs within Europe.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the
business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division
is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space
business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It
employs more than 38,000 employees generating revenues of approximately ?13
billion per year.
About Dassault Aviation
With over 8,000 military and civil aircraft delivered to 83 countries over the
last 60 years, logging some 28 million hours in flight, Dassault Aviation has
built up expertise recognized worldwide in the design, development, sale and
support of all types of aircraft, ranging from the Rafale fighter to the high-
end Falcon family of business jets and military drones. Dassault Aviation posted
sales of 4.59 billion euros in 2013, and has nearly 11,600 employees.
About Finmeccanica
Italy's leading manufacturer in the high technology sector and among the top ten
global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security, in 2014 Finmeccanica
generated revenues of about 14 billion Euro. With 273 locations and production
facilities in 20 countries, Finmeccanica is a multinational and multicultural
group which boasts a significant presence in four domestic markets: Italy, the
United Kingdom, the U.S. and Poland. Finmeccanica's core business activities are
in the following sectors: Helicopters (AgustaWestland), Defence Electronics and
Security (Selex ES, DRS Technologies), Aeronautics (Alenia Aermacchi). The
company also has a significant position in Space (Telespazio, Thales Alenia
Space), Defence Systems (OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA) and Transportation (Ansaldo
STS, AnsaldoBreda).
Press Contacts:
Airbus Defence and Space
Florian Taitsch
Mobile : +49 (0)151 16831052
E-mail : florian.taitsch(at)airbus.com
Alain Dupiech
Mobile :+33 (0)7 86 29 54 71
E-mail : alain.dupiech(at)airbus.com
Kieran Daly
Mobile : +34 689 669 661
E-mail : kieran.daly.external(at)airbus.com
Dassault Aviation
Nathalie Bakhos
Mobile : + 33 1 47 11 84 12
E-mail : nathalie.bakhos(at)dassault-aviation.fr
Finmeccanica
Federico Fabretti
Mobile : +39 335 753 47 68
E-mail : federico.fabretti(at)finmeccanica.com
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