K-Max to be Deployed in Afghanistan

Two of the previously blogged about K-Max helicopters, developed by Lockheed Martin and Kaman, are expected to be deployed in Afghanistan this November. The K-Max will be the first unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to be deployed by the Marine Corps. The U.S. military relies heavily on technology such as robotic cameras and aerial drones, particularly in Afghanistan. The K-Max helicopter will expand their inventory in this aspect. 
Lockheed Martin devised a training program that included classroom, simulator, and hands on technology in order to prepare for the six-month deployment. 
According to Lockheed Martin's story, Rear Admiral Bill Shannon, Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons expressed, “K-MAX has the capability to quickly deliver cargo, thus getting troops off of the roads and allowing them to focus on other missions.” 


To learn more about the unmanned systems deployment to Afghanistan, view the full K-Max Story