Hybrid Air Vehicles agrees MoU with BAE Systems

Hybrid Air Vehicles, a UK firm creating the Airlander 10 hybrid airship, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the potential of Airlander in security and defence applications, with BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research & technology centre for the Air sector. The MoU covers consideration of technical and programme collaboration opportunities and exploration of potential defence market opportunities for HAV platforms, as well as related supporting activity. Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander platforms provide an alternative sustainable and cost effective solution to air logistics and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, complementing today’s networks of air, space