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Nightjar - testbody
The Nightjar programme provided valuable data on issues surrounding design, aerodynamics, manufacturing and in-service performance.
The understanding of projected future requirements and the assessment of potential vehicle concepts allows the business to better satisfy emerging customer requirements.
Research & Technology investment is vital to BAE Systems in continuing to develop key skills and technologies. Future Capability works closely with government, local organisations and academic institutions to ensure BAE Systems and its customers is best placed to take advantage of new technologies and processes.
We also have involvement in programmes launched to direct and facilitate UAV applications to take advantage of skills and knowledge to progress understanding of UAV capabilities, operational and regulatory guidelines.
Within the Autonomous Systems and Future Capability business unit experienced engineers and technologists are focused on searching for novel ways to commercialise new and existing air technology to develop new business opportunities.