BAE Systems’ recent acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics, a renowned British technology business specialising in heavy-lift drones and aeronautical technologies, marks a significant step toward enhancing its capabilities in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) domain. Malloy Aeronautics is recognised for its design and supply of innovative, all-electric UAS to both civil and military customers.
With a workforce of approximately 80 employees based in Berkshire, Malloy Aeronautics will continue its operations, supporting existing customers and contributing to the development of cutting-edge UAS solutions. The collaboration between BAE Systems and Malloy, initiated in 2021, is set to further evolve Malloy’s portfolio and expedite the delivery of new technologies to a global customer base.
One notable project emerging from this partnership is the 300kg T-650 all-electric ‘heavy lift’ UAS. BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics’ engineers have joined forces to create this potential solution, offering cost-effective, sustainable rapid-response capabilities for military, security and civilian applications. This collaboration achieved a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of the T-600 electric un-crewed demonstrator aircraft during the NATO exercise REPMUS (robotic experimentation and prototyping with maritime un-crewed systems).
Malloy Aeronautics, now part of FalconWorks, BAE Systems’ research and development business within the air sector, is poised to play a crucial role in advancing the frontier of UAS technologies.
