- Major news for U.S. military aviation, Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) has delivered the first Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army
- This delivery supports the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program, aimed at enhancing the Army’s aerial deep sensing capabilities
- The Global 6500 aircraft, known for its speed, endurance, and high-altitude performance, offers significant advantages for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions
- Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) last traded at C$106.30 and has added 98.95 per cent since the beginning of the year
Major news for U.S. military aviation, Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) has delivered the first Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army.
This delivery via Bombardier Defence supports the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program, aimed at enhancing the Army’s aerial deep sensing capabilities. The event, attended by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Kansas state officials, and U.S. Army leaders, marked the beginning of the next stage of the program to integrate advanced systems into the aircraft.
Steve Patrick, vice president of Bombardier Defense, called the first Global 6500 aircraft a high-performance platform that possesses the speed, endurance-at-range and altitude capabilities to support deep-sensing for the Army of tomorrow in a news release.
“This best-in-class jet is the future-proofed solution to provide the U.S. Army with the capabilities needed to face current and future threats,” he said.
Andrew Evans, director of the HQDA G-2 ISR Task Force, highlighted the partnership’s potential.
“HADES is the centerpiece of the Army’s collection strategy, and the Global 6500 is the system that brings that strategy to life,” he said. “This aircraft gives us the range, payload capacity, speed and endurance to deliver timely, relevant and responsive capabilities for the full spectrum of Army and Joint collection requirements.”
“The HADES aircraft has the tools needed to deter threats, conduct surveillance and help keep our country safe,” Senator Moran added. “This is the start of a new chapter in the aviation capabilities of our military and continues Kansas’ legacy of defense manufacturing.”
The Global 6500 aircraft, known for its speed, endurance, and high-altitude performance, offers significant advantages for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. With a maximum endurance of up to 18 hours and a dispatch reliability of 99.83 per cent, it is an ideal choice for deep sensing and other operational objectives.
This delivery marks a new chapter in the U.S. Army’s efforts to modernize its aerial military intelligence capabilities, leveraging the advanced features of the Global 6500 to meet evolving defense needs.
Bombardier designs, builds, modifies and maintains a line of jets for people, businesses, governments and militaries around the world. The company’s customers operate a fleet of about 5,000 aircraft supported by 10 service facilities across six countries.
Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.A) last traded at C$106.30 and has added 98.95 per cent since the beginning of the year.
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(Top photo of the Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft delivered to the U.S. Army in support of the HADES program, via Bombardier.)
