PRESS RELEASEAAROK, prototype of the next generation combat UAV, will
be showcased at Paris Air Show 2023
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, June 15, 2023 –Turgis & Gaillard has self-funded thedevelopment of a medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned combat
aerial vehicle Named AAROK, the UAV’s prototype will be unveiled for the firsttime during Paris Air Show on Turgis & Gaillard’s booth (static A5).
AAROK, the embodiment of Turgis & Gaillard’s unique know-how andexperience“We are proud to introduce our first prototype of remotely piloted aircraft, the AAROK
unmanned aerial vehicle. Produced in our French factories, this UAV will meet therequirements of French and allies forces at a reduced cost, both in purchase and use,"stated Fanny Turgis, President of Turgis & Gaillard Group.
“In the past twelve years, what started as a modest two-person firm has grown into aformidable group of 300 people. Turgis & Gaillard has gained a unique rank in theFrench defense and industrial ecosystem. Thanks to the development of highly tailoredarchitectural innovations, but also as a recognized expert in retrofit and maintenancefor civil and military aircraft and vehicles.”, added Fanny Turgis, President of Turgis& Gaillard Group.

AAROK, an aircraft designed to ensure the dominance of French and allies
Armed Forces.

AAROK stands out with its robust design, its ability to take off and land from roughfields and operate on all weathers conditions as well as its flight endurance (more than
24 hours) and maximized payload (6000 lb. – up to 1,5 ton of weapons).
The size and MTOW of AAROK will also allow it to simultaneously use a large electrooptical sensor (camera), a multimode radar and signals intelligence payloads.

Designed to perform multi-domain operations, AAROK will be a decisive aircraft toensure operational dominance:- Maritime surveillance missions in large Exclusive Economic Zones, especiallyin the Indo-Pacific- Key asset for operational dominance (intelligence, reconnaissance, and support
for high intensity strikes even in contested areas);- Communications node on the battlefield: thanks to its endurance and highaltitude flight at a reduced cost, AAROK provides a pragmatic and resilient
infrastructure and facilitates digitization of the battlefield and joint operations.
To be quickly operational, the UAV has been designed to meet certification standards
and facilitate the use of already existing and qualified equipment. Its will also be easily
modular in its configuration.
Discover the design of the drone and its features on the dedicated AAROK website.

ABOUT TURGIS & GAILLARD :Turgis & Gaillard was founded in 2011. From an engineering design office dedicated to the developmentof multi-domain combat systems for the French Armed Forces (Gerfaut system, programs NITRATHEand MIGALe…), it has gradually diversified its activities towards operational maintenance.
What started as a modest two-person firm has now grown into a group of 300 people located on 9 sites
in France, with 50 millions euros turnover. With seven companies, Turgis & Gaillard is a strategic partner
to the French Armed forces and their allies, and supplier to the world’s largest companies in theaeronautics and defense sector.
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MEDIA CONTACT :Turgis & Gaillard
Laetitia Hertz
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