QinetiQ and Llanbedr Airfield Develop the Wales Unmanned Aircraft System Environment

摘要

QinetiQ and Llanbedr Airfield Estates have signed an agreement to further develop the Wales Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Environment, incorporating Llanbedr Airfield in Snowdonia, North West Wales, as an operating centre which further enhances the UK's reputation in facility and capability provision for UAS operations. Edwina Hart, Welsh Government minister for Economy, Science and Transport, said, The long term strategic vision for Llanbedr is linked to the Unmanned Air Systems sector and this teaming agreement announcement today between QinetiQ and Llanbedr Airfield Estates is an important step forward in developing that vision. Llanbedr Airfield has the capacity to significantly increase Wales' capability in the UAS arena and its strategic importance was acknowledged by the Welsh Government when it was included within the boundaries of Snowdonia Enterprise Zone."