DARPA's Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) Programme

摘要

DARPA has selected Aero Vironment to work as the prime contractor on the Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) programme to develop a MALE UAS designed to operate from small ships to provide persistent ISR capabilities. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) will subcontract on the project, which is valued at $2.3 million. The intent is to produce a low-cost, large-scale TERN prototype vehicle over the course of three development phases that would demonstrate automatic launch and recovery and key technologies required by a TERN objective system.