Award of Drone Demonstration and Development Contract to Elbit Systems UK for Maritime Surveillance
Maritime & Coastguard Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Drone Demonstration and Development Contract to Elbit Systems UK for Maritime Surveillance
Awarded 31 Aug 2019
Awarded31 Aug 2019
Value£990,000.00
SupplierELBIT SYSTEMS UK LIMITED
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 5y 7mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2019Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Maritime & Coastguard Agency awarded a contract to ELBIT SYSTEMS UK LIMITED for a drone demonstration and development project to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to enhance current and future aerial surveillance capability, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations, and reduce risk to MCA personnel.
The contract value is AUD 990,000.
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