Trillium Engineering Showcases Advanced HD80 Imaging System at RIMPAC 2024
Trillium Engineering proudly announces its participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise, showcasing the capabilities of its state-of-the-art HD80-MV-LRF-LP system on the Textron Systems Aerosonde®VTOL Uncrewed Aircraft System. Integrated with the Textron Systems’ CUSV® and the LIG Nex1 PONIARD missile system, Trillium Engineering demonstrated the crucial role of uncrewed systems in modern naval operations, focusing on shipboard uncrewed teaming and the protection of high-value assets from uncrewed swarm attacks.
RIMPAC, the world’s largest international maritime drill, enhances global naval partnerships, interoperability, and readiness through diverse operations. In the 2024 live-fire sinking exercises (SINKEXs), forces from Australia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the U.S. military honed skills in tactics, targeting, and live firing at sea. SINKEXs provide a crucial real-world training platform for weapon systems, improving nations' capacities in planning, communication, and executing complex maritime operations such as precision and long-range strike capabilities.
The live-fire exercise at RIMPAC 2024 highlighted the HD80's critical role in enhancing situational awareness and precision targeting in complex maritime environments. The HD80-MV-LRF-LP system equipped multi-object tracking, with high accuracy location and velocity feature, successfully targeted two unnamed vessels. The HD80 provided precise dual target position latitude, longitude, altitude (LLA), speed, and course data, which were relayed from the Aerosonde via COTS messages to the Navy Common Control Station (CCS) and to the CUSV integrated with the Korean PONIARD missile system. The live fire engagements resulted in six successful hits out of six attempts. The successful integration of the HD80-MV-LRF-LP with uncrewed systems and missile platforms underscores Trillium Engineering's commitment to advancing naval defense technology and operational effectiveness.
The success of Trillium Engineering at RIMPAC 2024 not only highlights the precision and reliability of the HD80 imaging system but also its pivotal role in the future of maritime defense strategies. As naval forces around the world continue to evolve with a growing emphasis on uncrewed systems and advanced surveillance technology, Trillium stands at the forefront of these innovations. Our participation in RIMPAC underscores a commitment to enhancing security and operational capabilities on a global scale, through robust technological solutions that redefine the dynamics of naval warfare.
Looking ahead, Trillium Engineering remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in defense technology. We are motivated by the challenges presented by modern warfare and are committed to providing solutions that ensure safety, efficiency, and strategic superiority. The HD80-MV-LRF-LP’s standout performance at RIMPAC 2024 is just a glimpse of its potential to revolutionize naval operations, setting a new standard for excellence in military technology. With ongoing enhancements and collaborative efforts, Trillium Engineering will continue to lead in the development of systems that are not only innovative but also integral to the success of military operations worldwide.