Singapore, 5 February 2026 – Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have efficiently concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight marketing campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very first time HTeaming has concerned an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) H225M helicopter.
This adopted an settlement signed in June final 12 months, with the 2 companions exploring how crewed-uncrewed teaming may improve situational consciousness and enhance mission outcomes by way of a flight demonstration marketing campaign.
The trials performed in January utilizing simulated eventualities, proved {that a} crewed helicopter can efficiently and securely entry real-time information from a UAS, considerably extending the plane’s visible vary and general mission security. To reveal this functionality, the H225M and Flexrotor teamed up in a search and rescue mission, delivering enhanced situational consciousness.
As a part of the collaboration, Airbus managed the design of the HTeaming system and its integration into the H225M, together with specialised data-link architectures. This integration enabled the helicopter crew to obtain and course of real-time information from the Flexrotor whereas sustaining direct command and management of the UAS. This synergy facilitated speedy decision-making and mission execution whereas minimising the crew’s publicity to high-risk environments.
“The complexity of modern operations demands solutions that can adapt in real time. The successful flight demonstration underscores DSTA’s commitment to innovation and strong partnerships with industry to deliver cutting-edge solutions. It marks a positive step forward in teaming capabilities to enhance the RSAF’s mission effectiveness, while ensuring human decision-making remains at the centre of operations. This achievement gives us confidence to move further to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible for more dynamic operations,” stated Ang Jer Meng, Director Air Systems, Defence Science and Technology Agency.
“The successful teaming is a game-changer for modern tactical operations. This flight campaign fully illustrates the ability to exploit dual-use technologies to support secure operations. By leveraging the strengths of both platforms, air commanders are enabled with unprecedented situational awareness in complex missions and high-risk environments,” stated Olivier Michalon, Executive Vice President of Global Business at Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus HTeaming is a model new modular crewed-uncrewed teaming answer designed to be appropriate throughout all the Airbus helicopter vary. As a UAS-agnostic system, it integrates a wide range of uncrewed platforms, permitting helicopter crews to take full management of various UAS in flight to fulfill particular mission necessities.
The Flexrotor is a contemporary Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) uncrewed plane with a launch weight of 25 kg (55 lbs), it has been designed for ISTAR missions for greater than 12-14 hours in a typical operational configuration, and 10 hours in EMSA configuration. It can combine several types of payloads together with an electro-optical system and superior sensors to swimsuit prospects’ distinctive mission wants. With the flexibility to autonomously launch and get better from both land or sea requiring solely a 3.7 by 3.7 m (12 by 12 ft.) space, the Flexrotor is right for expeditionary missions requiring minimal footprint.
As the newest addition to the Super Puma household, the H225 is recognised for its excessive efficiency in difficult circumstances in addition to its excellent vary and payload capability. The plane’s state-of-the-art avionics and autopilot programs present elevated security whereas decreasing pilot workload. There are greater than 360 H225s and H225Ms in service all over the world, totalling a million flight hours. Military prospects embody Brazil, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, and Morocco.
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