L3Harris explores drone teaming capabilities for RC-135 Rivet Joint ISR aircraft
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Joseph Trevithick
Summary
L3Harris is exploring the integration of drone teaming capabilities with the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint ISR aircraft. The concept involves using uncrewed platforms to extend the Rivet Joint's sensor reach, collect additional data, and keep the valuable crewed aircraft further from threats. Jason Lambert, President of ISR at L3Harris, discussed these developments which could significantly expand the operational possibilities for the Rivet Joint fleet, including potential new roles and capabilities beyond traditional signals intelligence gathering.
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· 3 pulledJason Lambert, President for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) at L3Harris, talked about the crewed-uncrewed teaming concept for the Rivet Joint.
Drones could soak up additional data and otherwise extend the reach of the airliner-sized Rivet Joints, while also helping keep the prized jets further away from threats.
This and other developments underway at L3Harris could open the door to further operational possibilities for the Rivet Joint fleet.
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