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WATCHKEEPER X
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS)

High Performance System

Watchkeeper X is an unmanned aircraft system designed for a
wide range of military and homeland security mission requirements.

The system delivers intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance Leading the way in tactical
capability, operating in extreme and challenging environments intelligent surveillance
to collect, exploit and distribute vital information efficiently.
Fully certified system
Watchkeeper X is a fully airworthy, certified, unmanned aircraft Adaptable for your needs
system that can be adapted to your exact needs through Build around sovereignty development and requirements
the right choice in sensors, exploitation, mobility and Roadmap for upgrades and development
effectors options. These options can be selected and
inserted throughout the lifetime of the system.

Central to the effectiveness of this certified high-performance
unmanned aircraft system is the aircraft. It has an impressive
16hrs+ endurance; operating at ranges in excess of 140km
with maximum transit speed of 95knots. When operating
multiple aircraft with the system you can achieve 24/7
surveillance, operating at any range*

Certified Foundation
Watchkeeper X is built to the same standards as a manned aircraft, and
conforms to CAA/MAA standards. It is designed to be a highly mobile
tactical capability system offering 24 / 7 surveillance*.

1. Robust, safe and reliable
Watchkeeper X is built to CS23/STANAG 4671 airworthiness certification standards,
and can operate in zero visibility, harsh weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
2. Fully autonomous mission system, take-off and landing
Watchkeeper X has a fully autonomous mission control and automated take off and landing
system, which reduces manning and training costs and makes it simple to deploy.
3. Future-proof
Watchkeeper X has an extensive range of options to keep pace with changing technology and threat
changes in the future. The modular approach to its design means you can add capability now and
enhance capability in the future.

Top Left: Typical sensor, Top Right: Datalink, Bottom Left: Arrestor cable, Bottom Right: Ground control station

*Dependent on system configuration

Designed For Your Needs

Extended Operations
Require rapid deployment and minimal
support to operate beyond the homeland

Conflict
Demands a robust and military standard
design to survive in high intensity warfare

Watchkeeper X
Designed to be tailored to your exact
needs through our unique packages:

Sensors
For your exact intelligence, surveillance

and reconnaissance requirements

Maritime Exploitation
Involves operating in mixed sea and land Providing you with the right
environment to secure ports, and shipping lanes information in the right format at
the right time in the right place
Homeland Security
Needs a safe and airworthy certified system to Mobility
protect critical infrastructure and secure borders Mobile expeditionary deployments by
air, land or sea without the need for

fixed infrastructure to operate

Effectors

Accurate targeting information
and instant engagement to meet

your requirements

Sensors
Provides the vital eyes and ears of the system
to deliver the best intelligence to your mission.

Watchkeeper X operates as a multi-mission airborne surveillance system.
The selection of the right sensors for your missions is key to operational success.
Our dual sensor payload capability delivers true flexibility to your missions and offers a future
roadmap for enhancements to your system. Thanks to the standardised 15” gimble design and
onboard power management, sensors are interchangeable with each other.
Types of sensors available for Watchkeeper X are cameras, radar, communication intelligence,
communications electronic support measures as well as seamless dual sensor cross cueing.

Typical high quality outputs from Watchkeeper X:
Top Left: Maritime Moving Target Indication, Top Right: High Resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar, Bottom Left: Thermal Imaging, Bottom Right: Ground Moving Target Indication

Exploitation
During any mission, putting intelligence
to maximum use, delivers success.

Primary role of the Unmanned Aircraft System is to collect as much data as much as
possible about your environment. The ability to turn that data into information and
disseminate it to the right person, at the right time is a critical feature of your system.
With the Watchkeeper X, real time and post flight analysis tools allow you to extract
even more intelligence from your captured data. You can share vital information
directly to teams on the ground in near real time and wider operating parties
connected to your existing networks.
Critical decision making requires accurate and timely information,
which Watchkeeper X delivers.

Top Left: Data Security, Encryption and Destruction, Top Right: High-Speed Datalinks, Bottom: Data Capture and Analysis

Mobility
A highly mobile system to operate in
challenging and hostile environments.

Watchkeeper X is a tactical Unmanned Aircraft System. It can be deployed anywhere, anytime and
can be operational within two hours of arriving at a location. The core design of Watchkeeper X
enables expeditionary and out-of- area operations. It can be transported by a variety of vehicle
types and offers a highly mobile and robust solution to ensure rapid deployment.
The system is not reliant on fixed infrastructure such as airfields and therefore allows flexibility in
deployment. Our fully mobile solution minimises the need for large equipment holdings as the
complete system can be moved to the area it is needed and have an immediate positive effect.

Top Left: Deicing, Top Right: Rough Strip Takeoff and Landing, Bottom Left: Highly Transportable, Bottom Right: Intelligent Transportation Solutions

Effectors
The decision to engage a target requires accurate and
timely intelligence. Watchkeeper X gives you confidence to deliver.

Watchkeeper X provides effective surveillance, identification and targeting with pin point accuracy.
The targeting information can be issued to other assets in your mission for engagement.
This requires integrated communications and precision information to be delivered.
For time sensitive targets, the information is used to engage directly using onboard systems
to deliver an immediate effect.
Effectors are all about making the right choice at the right time using all the information available.
The options Watchkeeper X give you mean you can engage in a way that meets your exact requirements.

Top Left: Handover Engagement, Top Right: Onboard Weapons, Bottom Left: Laser Targeting, Bottom Right: Accurate Identification

Watchkeeper X Options at a Glance Key Optional
Included Not Applicable
The table below provides a summary of the options available Recommended
for your Watchkeeper X system. Please speak to a Thales
representative regarding the details of each capability and how
the combination of options can build a system ideally suited to
your requirements.

Survivability Extended Maritime Homeland
Operations Security

Sensors Camera – STD
Exploitation Camera – HD
Camera – Night
Mobility Radar – Land
Effectors Radar – Maritime
CommINT
RESM
CESM
Dual Payload

STANAG C4I – Data Sharing
Encryption
Datalinks
Post Flight Analysis
Inflight Analysis
Remote Terminals
Voice Comms
Recorders

De Icing
DEFSTAN Certification
Expeditionary
Rapid Deployment Kit
ATOLS
Ship GCS
Transportability
Rough Strip Airfield Kit

Laser Designator
Laser Target Marker
STANAG Weapons Control
Onboard Weapons
C4I Target Authorisation



Why Thales?

Thales has an exceptional international presence, working
with customers and local partners, and supporting operations
around the world. The Thales Group shares a common base of
technology across its military and civil business, with a single
objective: the security of people, property and nations.

Thales UK is the Prime Contractor and Design Authority for the
UK Watchkeeper UAS, which is the largest UAS contract in
Europe. The Watchkeeper UAS provides persistent, timely and
accurate ISTAR to commanders 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. The fully network-enabled system will serve the UK Armed
Forces for the next 30 years.

Thales UK Ltd, www.thalesgroup.com/watchkeeper
Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9HA, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1293 580000 Email: [email protected]

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