Raytheon saw these attributes as proof of Swift Engineering’s emphasis on using best business and manufacturing processes, commercial off-the-shelf technologies, line-replaceable units, and the nuanced application of a design philosophy focused on incorporating an open architecture approach to systems integration.

The two companies will now combine their notable strengths in research, engineering, and production capacity in a specifically focused teaming effort for the Navy and Marine Corps STUAS/Tier II competition in order to bring essential capabilities to the warfighter all within the 10-foot wingspan of the KBUAS’ blended wing body.