Autonomous Flight Termination Unit Successfully Launched During Live Hypersonic Flight Test

February 26, 2024 at 12:21 PM EST

CAES, a leading provider of mission-critical advanced technology, is excited to announce that its Autonomous Flight Termination Unit (AFTU) performed flawlessly on a recent flight of a hypersonic test platform.

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The CAES AFTU is a fully configurable termination unit that employs the latest software, technologies, and manufacturing processes to provide a high-performance, long-life product. (Photo: CAES)

The flight test was part of a program to validate payload performance in a very challenging, operationally-relevant hypersonic environment. This live flight success signifies a major milestone in product development.

“We are excited to expand upon the CAES product portfolio to include AFTUs for hypersonic vehicles,” said CAES Chief Operating Officer Dr. David Young. “The recent flight test continues to reaffirm our confidence in the AFTU product line by successfully demonstrating one of the CAES-developed and manufactured AFTU prototypes. Hypersonic development is a critical area, and we look forward to continuing to develop products that meet the needs of today’s challenging environment.”

The CAES AFTU is a fully configurable termination unit that employs the latest software, technologies, and manufacturing processes to provide a high-performance, long-life product. It is extremely low SWAP and is capable of handling the harshest operational environments. The AFTU is an evolution of the CAES flight termination product family. Along with the company’s legacy products, the unit further establishes CAES as a key provider of innovative flight safety technology.

Learn more about CAES capabilities and the Autonomous Flight Termination Unit by visiting our website here.

About CAES

CAES is a pioneer of advanced electronics for the most challenging defense and aerospace trusted systems. As a leading provider of advanced RF technology to the United States aerospace and defense industry, CAES delivers high-reliability RF and digital solutions that enable our customers to ensure a safer, more secure planet. On land, at sea and in the air, CAES’ extensive experience in the RF market and enhanced manufacturing capabilities are at the forefront of mission-critical military and aerospace innovation. www.caes.com