QinetiQ US has secured a contract to support the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme through Integris Composites. The work will focus on systems engineering and integration using its LAST Armor solution.

LAST Armor is a lightweight protection system designed for both rotary and fixed wing platforms. First deployed in Operation Desert Storm, it is now used on over 40 aircraft types in 16 allied nations. The armour has seen service with military, law enforcement and commercial operators for more than three decades.

The solution will be developed at QinetiQ’s facility in Franklin, Massachusetts. The company has been the largest global provider of add-on aircraft armour for more than 20 years.

QinetiQ US executive vice president of advanced robotics and mission solutions Christopher Forrest says: “QinetiQ US is honoured to partner with Integris Composites, a long-time supplier partner, to deliver a tailored armoured survivability solution for the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift programme. Utilising high performance fibres and advanced ceramics, LAST Armor solutions offer proven traditional ballistic protection for mission success.”

Integris Composites president Andrew Bonham adds: “All of us at Integris are proud to be part of the team developing what will become the U.S. Army's new long-range assault aircraft.”

Integris Composites, formerly TenCate Advanced Armour, has supported survivability efforts for over 25 years.