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The HADES project opens up new horizons for military intelligence.
The United States Army has officially signed a contract with Bombardier Defense (Learjet Inc.) to purchase the Global 6500 jet. This step is aimed at developing prototypes for the planned high-precision Detection and operation System (HADES).
The contract was announced on December 12, 2023. The deal also includes an option to purchase two more Global 6500 aircraft over the next three years.
The Bombardier Global 6500 is a modification of the company's successful business jet with a large cabin and a range of 6,600 nautical miles (12,233 kilometers). The first aircraft of this series was launched in 1991, and its first flight took place in October 1996. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce engines, and the Global 6500 has a longer flight range and lower fuel consumption compared to other models.
This is the first time the US Army has used large business jets to prototype aerial reconnaissance and surveillance (ISR) platforms. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered on October 1, 2024.
The HADES project is designed to modernize the US military capabilities to counter hostile countries. According to Colonel Joe S. Minor, Army aircraft project manager, HADES will allow deeper reconnaissance at high altitudes, which will increase the range and time of observation.
The HADES system will be part of a larger U.S. Army program called the Multi-Domain Sensing System (MDSS), aimed at upgrading aerial reconnaissance systems against next-generation adversaries. This program uses high-altitude balloons, jet planes, and solar gliders.
In June 2021, the U.S. Army entered into agreements with L3Harris and Raytheon to develop, build, and integrate prototype electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications (COMINT) sensors under the HADES program.
The United States Army has officially signed a contract with Bombardier Defense (Learjet Inc.) to purchase the Global 6500 jet. This step is aimed at developing prototypes for the planned high-precision Detection and operation System (HADES).
The contract was announced on December 12, 2023. The deal also includes an option to purchase two more Global 6500 aircraft over the next three years.
The Bombardier Global 6500 is a modification of the company's successful business jet with a large cabin and a range of 6,600 nautical miles (12,233 kilometers). The first aircraft of this series was launched in 1991, and its first flight took place in October 1996. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce engines, and the Global 6500 has a longer flight range and lower fuel consumption compared to other models.
This is the first time the US Army has used large business jets to prototype aerial reconnaissance and surveillance (ISR) platforms. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered on October 1, 2024.
The HADES project is designed to modernize the US military capabilities to counter hostile countries. According to Colonel Joe S. Minor, Army aircraft project manager, HADES will allow deeper reconnaissance at high altitudes, which will increase the range and time of observation.
The HADES system will be part of a larger U.S. Army program called the Multi-Domain Sensing System (MDSS), aimed at upgrading aerial reconnaissance systems against next-generation adversaries. This program uses high-altitude balloons, jet planes, and solar gliders.
In June 2021, the U.S. Army entered into agreements with L3Harris and Raytheon to develop, build, and integrate prototype electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications (COMINT) sensors under the HADES program.
