Overview
Everything we do starts with the operator and the environment they're working in. The software and mission systems behind the platform are increasingly where the operational advantage sits. We know these systems have to be scalable, affordable and rapidly deployable. Operators need capability they can field at pace.
Nyan is one of a number of platforms including Koios and Fregata designed and delivered by Callen-Lenz, a BAE Systems’ entity. Nyan forms part of BAE Systems’ expanding portfolio of uncrewed air systems being produced through FalconWorks.
Building on more than 25 years of experience in uncrewed and autonomous systems, we are delivering a range of products capable of working alongside both current and future frontline platforms to provide affordable combat mass.
Platform Features
- Low radar cross-section
- Flexible payload bay
- Jet powered
- Intuitive mission control system
- Deployable from unprepared ground
- Highly manoeuvrable
- Operationally proven in contested environments
- Operational in GNSS denied environments
- Modular architecture for in-service upgrades
Tactical deployment use cases
- Deep strike capability
- Attritable decoys and activation of enemy air defence and EW assets
- C-UAS Red Air training operations
Operationally ready
The Royal Navy and British Army have extensively tested Nyan in both maritime and land operations. It was launched from the Navy’s experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett off the south coast of England during Exercise Neptune Reach which saw the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force working together under Project Vantage - a programme focused on accelerating the test and evaluation of maritime attack drones. Prior to that, the army put Nyan through its paces during Exercise Spring Storm in Estonia, as part of the UK's deep fire capability in support of NATO allies.
Nyan is already operationally proven on land, with more than 1,000 units produced. Now it has successfully demonstrated its ability to add real value in a maritime environment too. These trials reflect strong collaboration across the services and industry, highlighting the pace at which we can deliver innovation to advance the UK's integrated, multi-domain defence capability.Matt Foster, CEO of BAE Systems’ Callen-Lenz