ADCOM Systems’ United-40 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV now has an anti-submarine warfare capability.
The Block 6 version was develop together with Italian company Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS).
The mode of operation is to lay a barrier of sonobuoys and loiter over them. Any enemy submarine can be engaged by a single light weight torpedo mounted on the center pylon.
Both companies are also exploring a dedicated weapon-carrier model that allows naval helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft to abandon weapons and carry more fuel in order to boost endurance.
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