Press — The Royal Navy has declared the Malloy T-150 uncrewed air system ready for front-line operations, following two years of trials and development with Royal Marines and 700X Naval Air Squadron, the service announced.
According to the Royal Navy, the T-150 will be used to deliver ammunition, weaponry, food, medical supplies and other stores to Royal Marines operating in demanding environments. Trials were conducted in locations ranging from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean, after which the system was granted Release to Service status.

The T-150 is capable of carrying underslung loads of up to 68 kilograms, has a top speed of 60 miles per hour, and can remain airborne for up to 40 minutes. Operated by a two-person team, the aircraft can be flown manually or follow pre-set autonomous waypoints.

Neil Appleton, CEO of Malloy Aeronautics, was quoted in the press release as saying: “The UK Release to Service of our T-150 platform is a milestone we’re incredibly proud to be a part of. As a multi-role UAS, the T-150 can be used for Replenishment at Sea one day and resupplying deployed Royal Marines Commandos the next.”

He added: “It’s a game-changer for the modern battlefield and we are proud to deliver this capability to those who need it most.”

Brigadier Chris Haw, Head of the Commando Forces Programme, said: “The introduction of logistic drones represents a significant expansion in the Commando Force’s use of Uncrewed Aerial Systems, beyond those already in-service for surveillance/reconnaissance, and importantly reduces the risk to personnel during tactical re-supply.”

The Royal Navy also noted that the T-150 has recently been tested with the UK Carrier Strike Group in the Indo-Pacific, where it delivered supplies from aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales to destroyer HMS Dauntless.

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