WATCHKEEPER X UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS)

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1 WATCHKEEPER X UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS)

2 Certified Foundation Watchkeeper X is built to the same standards as a manned aircraft, and conforms to CAA/MAA standards. It is designed to be a highly mobile tactical capability system offering 24/ 7 surveillance*. 1. Robust, safe and reliable Watchkeeper X is built to CS23/STANAG 4671 airworthiness certification standards, and can operate in zero visibility, harsh weather conditions and extreme temperatures. 2. Fully autonomous mission system, take-off and landing Watchkeeper X has a fully autonomous mission control and automated take off and landing system, which reduces manning and training costs and makes it simple to deploy. 3. Future-proof Watchkeeper X has an extensive range of options to keep pace with changing technology and threat changes in the future. The modular approach to its design means you can add capability now and enhance capability in the future. Top Left: Typical sensor, Top Right: Datalink, Bottom Left: Arrestor cable, Bottom Right: Ground control station High Performance System Watchkeeper X is an unmanned aircraft system designed for a wide range of military and homeland security mission requirements. The system delivers intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance capability, operating in extreme and challenging environments to collect, exploit and distribute vital information efficiently. Watchkeeper X is a fully airworthy, certified, unmanned aircraft system that can be adapted to your exact needs through the right choice in sensors, exploitation, mobility and effectors options. These options can be selected and inserted throughout the lifetime of the system. Central to the effectiveness of this certified high-performance unmanned aircraft system is the aircraft. It has an impressive 16hrs+ endurance; operating at ranges in excess of 140km with maximum transit speed of 95knots. When operating multiple aircraft with the system you can achieve 24/7 surveillance, operating at any range* Leading the way in tactical intelligent surveillance Fully certified system Adaptable for your needs Build around sovereignty development and requirements Roadmap for upgrades and development *Dependent on system configuration

3 Designed For Your Needs Watchkeeper X Designed to be tailored to your exact needs through our unique packages: Sensors For your exact intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements Extended Operations Require rapid deployment and minimal support to operate beyond the homeland Maritime Involves operating in mixed sea and land environment to secure ports, and shipping lanes Exploitation Providing you with the right information in the right format at the right time in the right place Homeland Security Needs a safe and airworthy certified system to protect critical infrastructure and secure borders Mobility Conflict Demands a robust and military standard design to survive in high intensity warfare Mobile expeditionary deployments by air, land or sea without the need for fixed infrastructure to operate Effectors Accurate targeting information and instant engagement to meet your requirements

4 Sensors Provides the vital eyes and ears of the system to deliver the best intelligence to your mission. Exploitation During any mission, putting intelligence to maximum use, delivers success. Watchkeeper X operates as a multi-mission airborne surveillance system. The selection of the right sensors for your missions is key to operational success. Our dual sensor payload capability delivers true flexibility to your missions and offers a future roadmap for enhancements to your system. Thanks to the standardised 15 gimble design and onboard power management, sensors are interchangeable with each other. Types of sensors available for Watchkeeper X are cameras, radar, communication intelligence, communications electronic support measures as well as seamless dual sensor cross cueing. Primary role of the Unmanned Aircraft System is to collect as much data as much as possible about your environment. The ability to turn that data into information and disseminate it to the right person, at the right time is a critical feature of your system. With the Watchkeeper X, real time and post flight analysis tools allow you to extract even more intelligence from your captured data. You can share vital information directly to teams on the ground in near real time and wider operating parties connected to your existing networks. Critical decision making requires accurate and timely information, which Watchkeeper X delivers. Typical high quality outputs from Watchkeeper X: Top Left: Maritime Moving Target Indication, Top Right: High Resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar, Bottom Left: Thermal Imaging, Bottom Right: Ground Moving Target Indication Top Left: Data Security, Encryption and Destruction, Top Right: High-Speed Datalinks, Bottom: Data Capture and Analysis

5 Mobility A highly mobile system to operate in challenging and hostile environments. Effectors The decision to engage a target requires accurate and timely intelligence. Watchkeeper X gives you confidence to deliver. Watchkeeper X is a tactical Unmanned Aircraft System. It can be deployed anywhere, anytime and can be operational within two hours of arriving at a location. The core design of Watchkeeper X enables expeditionary and out-of- area operations. It can be transported by a variety of vehicle types and offers a highly mobile and robust solution to ensure rapid deployment. The system is not reliant on fixed infrastructure such as airfields and therefore allows flexibility in deployment. Our fully mobile solution minimises the need for large equipment holdings as the complete system can be moved to the area it is needed and have an immediate positive effect. Watchkeeper X provides effective surveillance, identification and targeting with pin point accuracy. The targeting information can be issued to other assets in your mission for engagement. This requires integrated communications and precision information to be delivered. For time sensitive targets, the information is used to engage directly using onboard systems to deliver an immediate effect. Effectors are all about making the right choice at the right time using all the information available. The options Watchkeeper X give you mean you can engage in a way that meets your exact requirements. Top Left: Deicing, Top Right: Rough Strip Takeoff and Landing, Bottom Left: Highly Transportable, Bottom Right: Intelligent Transportation Solutions Top Left: Handover Engagement, Top Right: Onboard Weapons, Bottom Left: Laser Targeting, Bottom Right: Accurate Identification

6 Watchkeeper X Options at a Glance The table below provides a summary of the options available for your Watchkeeper X system. Please speak to a Thales representative regarding the details of each capability and how the combination of options can build a system ideally suited to your requirements. Key Included Recommended Optional Not Applicable Survivability Extended Operations Maritime Homeland Security Camera STD Camera HD Camera Night Radar Land Radar Maritime Sensors CommINT RESM CESM Dual Payload STANAG C4I Data Sharing Encryption Datalinks Post Flight Analysis Inflight Analysis Exploitation Remote Terminals Voice Comms Recorders De Icing DEFSTAN Certification Expeditionary Rapid Deployment Kit ATOLS Mobility Ship GCS Transportability Rough Strip Airfield Kit Laser Designator Laser Target Marker STANAG Weapons Control Effectors Onboard Weapons C4I Target Authorisation

7 Why Thales? Thales has an exceptional international presence, working with customers and local partners, and supporting operations around the world. The Thales Group shares a common base of technology across its military and civil business, with a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. Thales UK is the Prime Contractor and Design Authority for the UK Watchkeeper UAS, which is the largest UAS contract in Europe. The Watchkeeper UAS provides persistent, timely and accurate ISTAR to commanders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fully network-enabled system will serve the UK Armed Forces for the next 30 years. Thales UK Ltd, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9HA, UK Tel: +44 (0) enquiries@uk.thalesgroup.com THALES UK LTD. This document and any data included are the property of Thales UK Ltd. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, transmitted or utilised in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thales UK Limited having first been obtained. Thales has a policy of continuous development and improvement. Consequentially the equipment may vary from the description and specification in this document. This document may not be considered as a contract specification. Graphics do not indicate use or endorsement of the featured equipment or services. 4515/09/2015. All images copyright of Richard Seymour Photography. Design and production by Space Worldwide.