CAMCOPTER S-100 rotary wing UAS @Schiebel.
Thales and Schiebel have announced the completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Peregrine Programme.
It marks an important step towards the final delivery of the CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS Peregrine System, which is a rotary wing Uncrewed Air System (UAS) which aims to provide a protective ‘eye in the sky’ capability for Royal Navy warships.
In February 2023, Thales and Schiebel emerged victorious in the Royal Navy Peregrine competition. As part of the contract, an S-100 UAS equipped with an advanced naval surveillance sensor suite will be deployed to enhance the security of a Type 23 frigate during operational missions.
CAMCOPTER S-100 incorporates Thales I-Master radar for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence-gathering missions.
Moreover, in a parallel development, the Royal Navy is gearing up to commence their comprehensive operator and maintainer training on the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100.
“We have achieved a significant milestone in the Peregrine Programme,” commented Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group. “The S-100’s advanced features and proven performance ensure it will be a game-changer in the field of unmanned aerial systems, providing the Royal Navy with an invaluable asset.”
“We are immensely proud of the successful Factory Acceptance Test and the progress achieved in the Peregrine Programme,” stated Hervé Hamy, Vice President ISR Business Line at Thales.“Our unwavering dedication to precision engineering and collaboration with Schiebel has resulted in a cutting-edge solution that will undoubtedly strengthen the UK MOD’s operational capabilities.”