The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a contract to Lockheed and Kaman Aerospace for K-MAX unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for deployment.

The $45.8m contract includes delivery of two K-MAX air vehicles and three remote control ground stations to the US Marine Corps for a quick reaction assessment, scheduled for mid 2011.

Lockheed Aviation Systems vice-president Dan Spoor said the K-MAX UAS had been specifically designed for battlefield cargo resupply missions.

“K-MAX’s capabilities directly answer the Marine Corps’ requirement to augment ground and air logistics operations, supplement rotary-wing assets and keep warfighters supplied and out of harm’s way,” he said.

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The unmanned K-MAX can carry and deliver 6,000lb of cargo at sea level and more than 4,000lb at 10,000ft altitude.

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Lockheed and Kaman have met all milestones for US Marine Corps urgent military requirement.