Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has awarded a contract to Textron Systems Corporation to deliver no fewer than three Aerosonde®️ Mk. 4.7 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) un-crewed aircraft systems (UAS).
TSSNL which remains a highly respected and capable security solutions provider in Nigeria will take delivery of the fully ITAR-Free configuration designed for ease of export to international customers.
In a statement made available to Maritime Bits, the firm said these aircrafts will significantly enhance security operations for the protection of Nigeria’s vital oil and gas infrastructure.
It added that the sale includes options for training and additional aircraft to support planned capability expansion, building on a previous Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract to the country.
Giving more insight into the contract, Textron Systems Corporation stated that the Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL UAS offers a runway-independent configuration powered by Hybrid Quadrotor technology, enabling vertical takeoff and landing.
It added that its proven performance and benchmark-setting reliability make it an adaptable solution for security operations across Nigeria’s high-risk sectors.
Continuing, Textron Systems Corporation, Senior Vice President, Air, Land and Sea Systems, Mr. David Phillips said: “The Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL UAS is a mature, highly reliable, and industry-proven autonomous solution that will provide Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited with transformational capability to execute their security operations.”
“The Aerosonde system’s demonstrated performance and benchmark-setting reliability will enable the Tantita team to expand its capabilities to protect the oil and gas infrastructure essential to Nigerian security and prosperity.”
According to the statement, this award builds on the support the Aerosonde UAS family of systems have been providing to international customers over the last several years. It offers multi-mission capability built upon a family of systems that have amassed over 700,000 flight hours in some of the world’s most challenging environments. The system has conducted operations across the globe and currently operates on over 10 U.S. Navy ships. It is equipped for multiple payload configurations with both VTOL and fixed-wing options.
Maritime Bits checks revealed that Textron Systems is a world leader in un-crewed air, surface and land products, services and support founded on the combined expertise in a family of brands that includes Textron Systems, Howe and Howe, Lycoming, and ATAC.
It stated that it harness the unlimited power of teamwork to solve incredible problems across seven specialized domains: air, land, sea, propulsion, weapon systems, electronic systems and test, training and simulation.
According to it, from product development and manufacturing to training, operations, and support, we integrate and offer ingenious and advanced solutions to support defense, aerospace, and other customer missions.
On the other hand, Textron Systems Corporation Textron Incorporation is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services.
It is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems.
