2026/01 Project MORRIGHAN

Under Phase 2 of the MoD’s Project MORRIGHAN, Certo demonstrated pick-up, transit and drop-off of three separate logistics and CASEVAC carriage systems in December 2025.

Certo Aerospace Ltd. was awarded a contract by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) to demonstrate uncrewed air system logistics and CASEVAC capabilities using the CAPSTONE Vertical Take-Off and Landing Uncrewed Air System (VTOL UAS). Under Phase 2 of the MOD’s Project MORRIGHAN, Certo demonstrated pick-up, transit and drop-off of three separate logistics and CASEVAC carriage systems (Skylift TEUCAN/SkyHook, Aether Aerospace winch system and Blackspace Technology Rapid-ACE), developed during Phase 1 of Project MORRIGHAN, using both manual and automated attachment systems. Certo’s flight demonstrations at Keevil Airfield included fully autonomous take-off, climb, waypoint navigation, descent and precision landing.

Justin Tooth, Managing Director of Certo Aerospace Ltd., said “I’m very happy that our 600kg class CAPSTONE UAS was been selected by MOD to trial VTOL UAS logistics and CASEVAC capabilities which can improve operational effectiveness on land and at sea, as well as lowering operational risk to personnel and reducing operating costs. This contract demonstrates confidence in Certo’s co-axial rotor system and modular payload capabilities in delivering both a high payload/range performance and the potential to operate from confined areas and single-spot ships”.