Airbus announces that its Airbus Helicopters division has signed an agreement to acquire Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions.

Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned air system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and on land, says the aircraft manufacturer.

This strategic acquisition is in line with our vision to expand our UAS offering and meet the growing demand from customers worldwide," adds Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

Based in Washington State (USA), Aerovel will remain a U.S. company and will continue to work with the U.S. Department of Defense under Airbus' Special Security Agreement (SSA).

The transaction is expected to close in 2024.

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