Leonardo Guest Lecture

Proteus, a Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air System Technology Demonstration programme

7pm Monday 23rd March

Also available to view online either live or on catch up afterwards

The world of aviation is changing. Moving towards more autonomous, more cost effective and more sustainable aircraft.

One of the world’s more exciting autonomous military aviation programmes is Proteus, a technology demonstrator programme delivered by Leonardo in the UK in partnership with the Royal Navy and UK MOD. The aim - to demonstrate that autonomous systems can more cost effectively deliver operational capability currently provided by crewed platforms.

Mike Roberts, Proteus Marketing Lead at Leonardo, will share the fascinating story of Proteus from its conception to the race against the weather to fly Proteus within 2025.  

Join Mike in the Museum at 7pm on Monday 23rd March to find out more. You will be given the option to book a pre-lecture dinner of a Hog Roast Roll with Chips and Salad in our Apache Café at 6pm. There will be a vegetarian option available. Meal bookings must be made by Friday 20th March. 

If you are unable to attend in person, then you can buy an online pass to watch live and join in the Q&A, or watch on catch up at your convenience afterwards. Click on the Online Pass option below - you will be asked to select a session which is a requirement of our online booking system - please be aware, it doesn't matter which session you select because you will be able to view the talk at anytime after it has gone live from 7pm on Monday 23rd March. You will be sent a link to view the lecture after booking.

The content of talks are based on the research and views of the guest speakers.

The Museum is an independent charity and all proceeds from this event go towards supporting the work we do in preserving the history of British Army aviation.

This lecture programme is kindly sponsored by