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Airbus U030 Flexrotor Begins Operational Maritime Surveillance Missions for EMSA Across the Baltic Sea
AviationNews – Airbus Helicopters has officially deployed its U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system into operational service over the Baltic Sea to perform long-endurance maritime surveillance for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The tactical drone deployment enhances regional maritime situational awareness across Northern Europe without requiring conventional airfield infrastructure. The operational kickoff follows successful technical and regulatory validation flights conducted across coastal zones in Estonia, Latvia, and Finland.