The ramjet uses GE Aerospace’s rotating detonation combustion system and Lockheed Martin’s tactical inlet that enables high-speed airflow to the combustor.
The two companies will work together on producing the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in the UAE for the first time.
A key function of the VSR700 is the ability to extend intelligence gathering capabilities of crewed vehicles, allowing for longer-endurance surveillance missions.