Watchkeeper UAS 'No Longer Fit' For Operations, UK Defense Officials Say

watchkeeper UAS
Credit: UK Defense Ministry
LONDON—The British Army has decided to withdraw its Watchkeeper uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) because they are “no longer fit for operational purpose,” senior defense officials say. The troubled Thales-made system only reached full operational capability in 2018 but will be withdrawn from use by...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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