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Defence engineering and systems integration company SYPAQ Systems has signed a partnering agreement with the International Test Pilots School in Canada.
The partnership will reportedly enable collaborative flight training programs and utilisation of SYPAQ’s Corvo family of small uncrewed aerial systems (SUAS) within ITPS’ UAS flight testing and advanced operator training packages.
The initial focus for the combined SYPAQ/ITPS RPAS training capability is reportedly the optimisation of knowledge and utilisation of both the Corvo PPDS “cardboard drone” and the Corvo X next-generation military grade SUAS being delivered under the Australian Defence Force DEF 129 SUAS program.
Corvo X features a thrust vectored vertical take-off and landing configuration that delivers class-leading endurance in extreme weather conditions.
“It’s an incredible time to be working on new ways to deliver world-leading SUAS technologies like Corvo X and PPDS, and this collaboration with ITPS shows how important trusted and dynamic partnerships are to provide both the technological and training advantage to our international Defence Force partners” SYPAQ chief executive officer Amanda Holt said.
“In a world with continually changing capability demands, we are absolutely delighted to have partnered with ITPS who have the integrity and proven global capabilities that are key to what this partnership is looking to achieve.”
Pivotal to this collaboration is the inclusion of Corvo PPDS into the current ITPS SUAS Training program, with Corvo X forecast for inclusion into the program in 2026 following its introduction into service with the ADF, according to SYPAQ.
“ITPS Canada remains focused on our vision of being the preferred flight test and tactical training partner for Canada and our NATO allied partners,” ITPS Canada chief executive Dave Lohse said.
“The evolution of a UAS division founded on strategic partnerships with key global UAS manufacturers is fundamental to the change ITPS is delivering to industry.
“We stand by our people, our services and our products.”
The new partnership is expected to further support confidence in SYPAQ’s export capability which has successfully delivered the PPDS “cardboard drone” to multiple global customers, underpinned by local support from trusted partners including Tanglewood Group Ltd (UK), Australian Trade and Investment Commission and the Australian Defence Export Control Office.
ITPS is an approved supplier for the Canadian Commercial Corporation, the contracting agency of the government of Canada, enabling ITPS to offer and deliver its full range of training services through government to government contracts.
