Specializing in the design and supply of all-electric VTOL uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to both civil and military customers, Malloy Aeronautics has been acquired by BAE Systems.
Malloy Aeronautics will be part of FalconWorks, the research and development business within BAE Systems’ Air sector.
“Malloy’s expertise and innovation is a really exciting addition to our FalconWorks® family. This acquisition supports our commitment to increase our portfolio, offering new and existing customers the cutting-edge solutions they need.” said Dave Holmes, Managing Director of FalconWorks.
The Malloy Aeronautics range of uncrewed, heavy lift quadcopters are capable of lifting payloads from 68kg to 300kg over short to medium range missions.
These platforms offer interchangeable capabilities and greater flexibility at a fraction of the cost and time of more traditional methods, whilst minimizing risk to more expensive assets and human life.
Malloy’s approximately 80 strong workforce will continue to operate from its site in Berkshire, supporting its existing customers. BAE Systems and Malloy, who have been working together in advancing cutting-edge UAS solutions since 2021, will further develop Malloy’s existing portfolio and accelerate new and novel technologies to customers worldwide.
Simon Barnes, Group Managing Director of BAE Systems’ Air sector commented; “Our acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics is part of our ongoing strategy to develop and invest in breakthrough technologies which augment our existing capabilities and provide our customers with the innovation they need in response to evolving requirements. We’re confident that the synergy between our two companies will pave the way for even greater achievements in uncrewed aerial systems and technologies.”
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics engineers have been collaborating to develop the 300kg T-650 all-electric ‘heavy lift’ UAS as a potential new solution to deliver cost-effective, sustainable rapid response capability to military, security and civilian customers.
Last year, the companies announced the successful demonstration of the T-600 electric uncrewed demonstrator aircraft launching an anti-submarine torpedo during a large NATO exercise, known as REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Uncrewed Systems).
Speaking of the collaboration Oriol Badia, Chief Operating Officer at Malloy Aeronautics reflected; “We’ve come a long way over the last ten years, turning our vision of sustainable electric heavy lift technology into reality, thanks to the dedication and efforts of our team. This new step in our journey with BAE Systems will allow us to combine the strengths and vision of a young company with the reach and support of an experienced one, ultimately giving our customers the ability to scale their demands and allow us to deliver innovative new products – including the T-650 – at pace.”
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