Leonardo AESA radar for Patroller UAV Programme

Leonardo has been selected by Safran Electronics & Defence to provide the PicoSAR AESA radar for its Patroller UAV. The radars will be used by the French Forces, which selected the Patroller in April 2016. The multi-million Euro contract will see Leonardo provide a number of radars and spares, which will be used for long-range, over-land surveillance missions. First deliveries are expected in 2017 and Leonardo is working closely with Safran for the satisfaction of the French Forces. PicoSAR features an advanced AESA capability and is ideally suited for UAVs.