Leidos Special Mission Aircraft
Rapid integration, extensive capability, cost-effective operations
Mission proven and primed for what's next in ISR
What started as a technology demonstrator for the Army is now a fully integrated aircraft operating in-theater and surpassing performance metrics. The Leidos Special Mission Aircraft (LSMA) team leads the way in integrating and operating commercial derivative aircraft for evolving high-accuracy ISR mission requirements, and advancing the open architecture needed in multi-domain operations.
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Case Study
Take a look into how Leidos solved a customer's aerial ISR requirements while meeting an aggressive delivery schedule.
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Technology Demonstrator
The impetus for a ready-to-deploy plane that extends electronic sensing deep into the threat environment
Athena Recon Aircraft: Integration Skills, Networking Experience, Analytic Objectivity
Learn more about Leidos' approach for future Army sensor aircraft.
ARTEMIS II Delivered Ahead of Schedule
The Army adds to its growing fleet of contractor-owned intelligence aircraft.
How Leidos Special Mission Aircraft Can Advance Army ISR
Hear from Mike Chagnon, Airborne Solutions Operations Manager, about the Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) business model.
An Army ISR-as-a-Service solution is the right choice to counter near peers
Learn how the Army is achieving greater standoff in aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
What's Next
Increased size, weight and power
In 2022, Leidos purchased two new Bombardier Global Express 6500s
Enhanced mission equipment packages
SIGINT and SAR/GMTI facilitated by the Leidos Common Mission System Architecture (CMSA)
Leidos is pleased to help train the next generation of airborne ISR pilots for the U.S. Army and support their critical mission.
Micah Stauffer
VP and Director of Aviation Operations
