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Leonardo integrates Shield software into Royal Navy Proteus rotorcraft

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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What happened

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Leonardo announced a new agreement to integrate Shield’s Hivemind software into its Proteus autonomous uncrewed rotorcraft. Proteus is a vertical takeoff and landing technology demonstrator developed with the Royal Navy and UK Defence Innovation. The software will be used to further develop mission-autonomy functions for rotary-wing missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

From militaryembedded.com

Why it matters

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This collaboration advances the capabilities of the Proteus platform, which is being developed for the Royal Navy. The integration of advanced autonomy software validates the strategic programs supported by UK Defence Innovation.

From militaryembedded.com

Who's involved

  • UK Defence InnovationCollaborated on the development of the Proteus system.
  • LeonardoWill integrate Shield’s Hivemind software into the Proteus rotorcraft.
  • Royal NavyIs a partner in the development of the Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • LeonardoSpeculative

    Leonardo could see increased revenue from the new agreement to integrate Shield's software into Proteus.

  • Royal NavySpeculative

    The Royal Navy may benefit from enhanced platform capability, potentially lowering operational costs for missions like anti-submarine warfare.

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