GKN Aerospace 與瑞典國防部深化合作　啟動新一代無人機驗證機開發計畫

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Concept UAV Demonstrator

英國航太製造巨頭 GKN Aerospace 宣布，已獲得瑞典國防物資管理局（FMV）授予一項價值約 1,200 萬英鎊的合約，將在 18 個月內開發一款全新設計的無人航空載具（UAV）驗證機，並搭載專用渦噴發動機。此計畫結合 GKN 在瑞典、荷蘭與英國的航太技術專長，旨在強化瑞典於無人化航空與防衛創新的系統級能力。

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) valued at approximately £12 million GBP to develop a clean-sheet uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator, including a dedicated turbojet engine, within 18 months. The programme combines GKN Aerospace’s leading structures and propulsion technologies from Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK, advancing system-level capabilities in uncrewed aviation.

計畫目標與技術願景

該項計畫將為瑞典武裝部隊與空軍探索具備高成本效益的新型無人化作戰能力。其核心不僅在於技術創新，更在於導入敏捷決策、客戶共創與持續學習等新式作業模式，促進軍民合作與開發效率。

The programme aims to explore potential new low-cost capabilities for the Swedish Armed Forces and Air Force. It is designed to foster innovation not only in technology but also in new ways of working—emphasizing agile decision-making, customer inclusion, and continuous learning.

開發內容與技術架構

此無人機將以高彈性模組化平台開發，可根據任務需求進行配置調整。最終任務能力將依客戶方決策確定，確保系統能持續滿足作戰環境演進需求。計畫內容包括渦噴發動機、機體結構與任務電子系統的地面驗證，並於最終階段進行飛行測試以驗證整體性能。

The UAV will be developed as a flexible platform adaptable to a wide range of mission profiles. Final capability priorities will be defined by the end customer to ensure the system meets evolving operational needs. The programme includes ground demonstrations of the turbojet engine, fuselage, and onboard mission systems, culminating in flying demonstrations to validate overall system performance.

官方談話

GKN Aerospace 政府解決方案部門資深副總裁 Stefan Oscarsson 表示：
「這項計畫展現我們與瑞典國防物資管理局（FMV）緊密合作、快速探索創新能力的決心。它不僅代表創新與成本效益兼具的研發模式，也體現雙方共同致力於強化瑞典防衛韌性與技術優勢的承諾，延續雙方多年來的信任夥伴關係。」

“This programme is a great example of how we can work closely with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to rapidly explore new capabilities that are both innovative and cost-effective,” said Stefan Oscarsson, Senior Vice President of Governmental Solutions at GKN Aerospace. “It reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Sweden’s defence readiness and technological edge and builds on decades of trusted collaboration.”

戰略意義與國防連結

這項戰略性計畫延續 GKN Aerospace 與瑞典國防物資管理局及瑞典空軍的長期合作關係，並鞏固其作為 Saab Gripen 戰機 RM12 發動機授權原廠（OEM）的角色。此次計畫的主導與發動機開發將於瑞典進行，而機體設計則由荷蘭團隊負責，象徵歐洲跨國航太合作的新典範。

This strategic initiative builds on GKN Aerospace’s long-standing partnership with FMV and the Swedish Air Force and reinforces its role as the licensed OEM of the RM12 engine that powers the Saab Gripen fighter aircraft. Programme leadership and engine development will take place in Sweden, while the airframe development will be carried out in the Netherlands, marking a milestone in European aerospace collaboration.