The spirit of the Jeniah UCAV continues to evolve

Two years on from being unveiled at IDEX 23, the Jeniah (Arabic for ghost) UCAV has clearly evolved. The first significant modification to the model, which is a newer version from 2023, is the electro-optical targeting system (EOTS) positioned under the nose.

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The EOTS uses infrared imaging to detect and track targets, as well as laser designation for guiding precision munitions, without adding external targeting pods that would make it less stealthy.

Elsewhere, the undercarriage doors are now jagged and while no powerplant has been selected, there are aspirations to acquire a turbofan engine, with Edge having been in discussions with engine manufacturers to meet this requirement.

Positioned next to the Jeniah is a Halcon P32 Thunder precision-guided munition, of which two could be housed in the weapons bay.

The low-observable high-speed UCAV, which will be used for manned-unmanned teaming operations is not expected to fly for three-four years, so obviously by 2030, when the Rafale F5 is expected to be launched with the Dassault Neuron UCAV for manned-unmanned teaming the Jeniah could be ready.

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