Kite Aerospace Initiates KITE UAS Production at Sykes Facility in Geelong
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Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd has commenced production of its KITE uncrewed aerial vehicle on September 14, 2026, at the Sykes Advanced Manufacturing facility in Geelong, Australia. This move is part of a strategy to build a pipeline of over 100 units, ensuring that production aligns with the Five Eyes supply chain, which provides procurement assurance to enterprise and government customers in allied markets.
The KITE is designed as an autonomous logistics aircraft capable of delivering essential supplies to areas that are typically hard to reach by conventional transport. With a total of over 41,000 flights and 20,000 operational hours logged across its fleet, the KITE's production in Australia allows Kite Aero to maintain its intellectual property onshore while leveraging Sykes' advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Looking ahead, Kite Aero's partnership with Sykes Advanced Manufacturing is expected to enhance its production capacity as demand grows. The facility in Geelong, which boasts aerospace-grade composite tooling and advanced manufacturing technologies, positions Kite Aero to meet the needs of its customers effectively. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Kite Aero Commences KITE UAS Production in Geelong
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