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Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) purchased a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the Army's High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. The aircraft will be modified at SNC's facility near Hagerstown, Maryland.

This investment aims to mitigate potential disruptions and accelerate delivery timelines. The first three HADES aircraft, currently prototypes, are scheduled for delivery in 2026. The HADES program enhances aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

SNC has invested nearly $500 million in A-ISR technologies, including the procurement of multiple jets and development of advanced systems. The initiative aligns with the Army's modernization goals.