Boeing-Insitu ScanEagle UAV Logs 1,000 Combat Flight Hours with Australian Army

(Brisbane, Australia, April 20, 2007) -- ScanEagle, a fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Insitu, Inc., has surpassed 1,000 flight hours in support of Australian Army operations in southern Iraq.

Operating with the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-2 on Operation Catalyst, ScanEagle has successfully completed 172 sorties in less than five months. ScanEagle provides live imagery to Australian soldiers operating from Camp Terendak, Ali Air Base in the Dhi Qar province. This imagery is a key force protection asset for soldiers as they support Iraqi Security Force efforts in restoring security and stability in the region.

"This important combat milestone is a testament to the reliability of the long-endurance and stealthy operation of the ScanEagle UAV platform," said Boeing Australia Limited President David Withers. "It also is a direct reflection of the effectiveness of the high performance reconnaissance and surveillance services provided on the ground by Boeing Australia in partnership with the Australian Army."

"Insitu is thoroughly pleased with ScanEagle's accomplishment of 1,000 flight hours in support of the Australia Defence Force," said Dr. Steve Sliwa, Insitu president and CEO. "Our ultimate goal is to provide technology that delivers top-notch intelligence to our customers. We take pride that the information ScanEagle gathers is used to protect troops on the ground from danger on a daily basis."

Source : Boeing

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