23.5.2022 11:21:13 CEST | Nordic Unmanned | Additional regulated information
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AirRobot GmbH & Co. KG, part of the Nordic Unmanned group, has today signed the
MIKADO contract to supply the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) with 145 of its
novel and modular AR100-H drone systems and support the military personnel with
training.
"The AR100-H system is designed, developed, and produced by our expert team in
Germany by AirRobot, according to military DIN EN9100 standards. The robust and
compact drone system is one of a kind, and we are thrilled to continue the
already long-lasting trustful cooperation with the Bundeswehr with our
multi-mission industry-leading solution", details Björn Behrmann, MD of
AirRobot.
The AR100-H system is a foldable small drone, with modular construction. All
relevant components can be replaced in a few simple steps without the use of
tools. It is a flexible, low weight, low noise, drone system developed
specifically with the armed forces and special police forces in mind. The drone
systems contain all required equipment for a modern deployed soldier to gain
situational awareness day and night in all kinds of weather. "Mikado"
(Mikroaufklärungsdrohne) is a local area micro-reconnaissance drone. The system
is based on the 24 000+ flights and operational experience of the legacy
AR100-B, which is still in service with the German Armed Forces.
"The MIKADO contract is one of the largest military drone contracts ever awarded
in Europe, in its category. It strengthens our already excellent position in the
German defence market, and we are honoured to continue working with the German
Armed Forces. We are delighted to see that the great efforts of AirRobot
resulted in being selected as the preferred supplier of system integrations and
support with their new AR100-H system. For global use, we will achieve a
military airworthiness certification, the first one in its class" says CEO of
Nordic Unmanned, Knut Roar Wiig.
AirRobot has been a long-standing drone supplier to the German Armed Forces
since 2005 and currently holds a maintenance (MRO) contract with the German
Armed Forces.
"We see this contract as a breakthrough for AirRobot and the AR100-H drone
system, timed at a point of extremely high market interest and demand for small
military drones globally. The AR100-H system including support will add a
long-term potential of around EUR 12 million to the backlog of the Security
segment of the Nordic Unmanned Group. Based on the stamp of quality this
contract is, we are very optimistic about other opportunities that will follow
in Germany and other NATO and EU countries in the short and long term," Knut
Roar Wiig adds.
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CONTACTS
* Knut Roar Wiig, CEO, +47 92 66 66 59, krw@nordicunmanned.com
ABOUT NORDIC UNMANNED
Nordic Unmanned is a global leader of high-end products and services related to
drones and data capture. Through worldwide operational experience and
industry-leading expertise, Nordic Unmanned supports large governmental and
industrial clients in the adaption of unmanned systems and services.
Founded in 2014, the Group has offices in Sandnes, Oslo, Molde, Odense (DK),
Cranfield (UK), Hasselt (BE) and Arnsberg (GER) and has quickly become one of
the leading providers of unmanned systems and services, with operations across
Europe. The Group is ISO 9001-2015 and certified for the operation, maintenance,
sale, design, development, and production, of unmanned systems and sensor
technology and sensor technology. The production is also AS9100 certified.
For more information visit nordicunmanned.com - https://nordicunmanned.com/
About AirRobot
Founded in 2005, AirRobot is a true pioneer in the European drone industry. The
company is a long-standing supplier for the German armed forces ("Bundeswehr")
of both drone systems and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul ("MRO") services
since 2005.
During the past years, the company has invested heavily in next-generation
drones. The company holds ISO 9001 and DIN EN 9100 certification as a drone
developer and manufacturer and is fully certified to deliver to German and other
NATO forces.
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