Saturn Arch QRC aircraft completes final mission

The Saturn Arch Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) aircraft has flown its final mission in support of the U.S. Army Central Command (CENTCOM) on Jul. 31.


Photo: U.S. Army


The Saturn Arch aerial surveillance program was initiated by the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) to detect improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using hyperspectral, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and high-resolution imagery (HRI) sensors.

Since the program was transitioned to the Army in 2012, it has grown to a fleet of 10 aircraft.

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