The Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node Unmanned Aerial Vehicle -- Tern UAV for short -- is an aerial vehicle, designed by Northrop Grumman, that is capable of taking off vertically with its tail oriented downwards. This UAV is designed specifically to work from the decks of smaller ships that lack aircraft carrier-style runways.
The Tern UAV is the result of a collaboration between DARPA and the US Navy Office of Naval Research, who set out to create something that offered a much-needed evolution over the limited capacities of previous UAVs in terms of either versatility or take-off convenience.
Ultimately, the big advantage of the Tern UAV will be that it will give the American military the ability to launch aerial vehicles from compact ships without having to rely on large aircraft carriers from which to carry out war operations.
Tactically Superior Drones
The 'Tern' Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Gives the Military Tactical Gains
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Take-off Drones - The Tern UAV's vertical take-off capability opens up new possibilities for compact ships to launch aerial vehicles.
2. Ship-based Aerial Operations - The Tern UAV enables the American military to conduct war operations from smaller ships instead of relying solely on large aircraft carriers.
3. Enhanced UAV Versatility - The Tern UAV offers a much-needed evolution in UAV capabilities, providing greater versatility for military operations.
Industry Implications
1. Military Technology - The Tern UAV is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the military technology industry.
2. Aerospace - The aerospace industry can tap into the trend of vertical take-off drones by developing new aircraft designs and technologies.
3. Maritime Defense - The Tern UAV presents an innovation opportunity for companies in the maritime defense sector to enhance ship-based aerial capabilities.