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Ground-based evaluations have progressed with live targets as Germany and Spain move towards planned radar deliveries in 2027.
The company has prepared two Valkyrie aircraft with a sovereign European mission system for 2026 flights, aiming to deliver operational capability by 2029.
The Zephyr programme by Airbus has taken delivery of two accelerometers from Kistler, which will be used during ground testing of the propulsion systems and during flight testing for the instrumentation system.
Airbus’ solar-powered Zephyr could revolutionise disaster management. It uses sunlight to fly and recharge its batteries so can stay airborne for months at a time.
The positive effect of “wake-filling” on propulsive power has long been known in marine applications. Ship propellers are typically located aft and operated within the boundary layer flow close to the ship’s surface.