The U.S. Navy has announced a new partnership with the aerospace company PteroDynamics, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to develop a promising drone XP5. The move was part of the Pentagon's efforts to strengthen its unmanned group and expand the capabilities of naval reconnaissance and strike operations in remote theaters of war.
The new XP5 drone has impressive features: a wing width of 19 feet, the ability to carry payloads up to 50 pounds, as well as the ability to fly over a distance of more than 400 nautical miles. Such parameters make it a universal tool both for performing reconnaissance tasks and for delivering pinpoint strikes.
Special attention was paid to ** flight range, autonomy and compatibility with shipboard systems**, which allows the XP5 to be used with various types of surface ships and submarines. This is especially important in the context of the current strategy of the US Navy, aimed at increasing flexibility and rapid response in potential conflict zones.
PteroDynamics already has experience in creating high-performance UAVs for civil and military purposes. Taking into account the new contract, the company intends to accelerate the testing process and enter the mass production stage no later than 2027.
The XP5 development is part of a broader U.S. Navy modernization program that focuses on **integrating commercial technologies into military systems** while ensuring maritime superiority in the face of growing challenges from China and Russia.
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