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April 2025 | Technology Report | UAS
Unlocking the potential of VTOL UAS in the battlefield resupply role
In Shephard's first technology report of 2025, Gerrard Cowan finds out how advances in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence are enabling VTOL UAS developers to offer innovative solutions to the requirements of major armed forces for the frontline cargo transport and resupply mission.
From automatic location and pickup of payloads to precision navigation through unfamiliar contested environments, the latest generation of uncrewed aircraft, networks and onboard subsystems can play a major role in keeping essential fuel and ammunition supply lines open, and troops out of harm's way.
David Hurst, Director, Branded Content
APRIL 2025 | technology report | UAS
Tradtionally the preserve of complex and expensive transport helicopters or vulnerable logistics trucks, getting essential equipment to the point of need on the front line may soon be revolutionised by deploying advanced uncrewed systems in this unsung but vital role.
Read the latest VTOL UAS news, including how Shield AI is upgrading its V-Bat to increase endurance and details of BAE Systems' efforts to find launch customers for its Strix system.
