Overview
Blizzard is a high speed, modular, multi-mission vehicle, designed to carry a range of payloads. Operated independently or as part of a collective, Blizzard facilitates collaborative effects on a target - providing operational advantage over adversary systems.
It forms part of a strategic partnership between the two companies centred around collaboration on a range of uncrewed autonomous air systems. The partnership capitalises on the investments and experiences that each company has gained over decades in this domain, including lessons learnt from a range of legacy platforms.
The initial system will be designed with modularity and adaptability for different missions, and offer multiple launch options such as air drop, ground launch, maritime launch and launch from a wide-body logistic aircraft.
Through our collaboration with Lockheed Martin, we’re delivering disruptive capabilities that can make a real difference to our military customers at pace, enabling them to confront the operational requirements of today’s battlefield.David Holmes, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ FalconWorks business
Payload agnostic
Interoperable
Operational in GPS-denied environments
Dynamic re-tasking
Modular design
Weapon open system architecture
Key features
- Provides time critical effects
- Increases lethality of exquisite munitions
- Increased survivability of crewed assets
- Rapid redesign through spiral development
- Operational flexibility through adaptability across multiple roles
An expanding uncrewed portfolio
Blizzard forms part of our expanding range of uncrewed air systems being delivered through FalconWorks. With more than 25 years of experience in uncrewed and autonomous systems, we continue to develop solutions capable of working alongside both current and future frontline platforms to provide affordable and flexible combat mass.