McKinney, Texas – April 6, 2025 – Albers Aerospace, a leading provider of defense, industrial, and aerospace solutions, proudly announces the launch of its newest division offering, Tactical Aircraft Solutions (TAS). This strategic expansion revolutionizes the market by delivering cost-effective, rugged, and modular precision strike light attack and ISR aircraft solutions, designed for global defense, security, and law enforcement operations.

TAS specializes in innovative, all-weather light attack and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft conversions, transforming Textron Grand Caravans, Air Tractor AT-802U, Thrush S2R-T660, Daher Kodiak, and other mission platforms into versatile, multi-role airborne solutions. These platforms provide Close Air Support (CAS), Counterinsurgency (COIN), Time-Sensitive Targeting (TST), and ISR capabilities, offering a superior alternative to current expensive and slow to field aircraft solutions.

Revolutionizing Tactical Airpower with Albers Aerospace

The formation of TAS reinforces Albers Aerospace’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, mission-ready aviation solutions with an emphasis on affordability, adaptability, and rapid deployment. By integrating advanced avionics, weapons systems, and ISR capabilities with rugged, austere environment aircraft, TAS is set to redefine modern airpower for military, intelligence communities, and law enforcement agencies.

"TAS is a game-changer in the tactical aviation space," said John Albers, CEO of Albers Aerospace. "By leveraging proven aircraft platforms andtransforming them into highly capable and customizable multi-mission solutions, we are providing an unparalleled combination of cost efficiency, survivability,and operational flexibility in a quick reaction capability."

TAS: The NextGeneration of Modular Airborne Solutions

The Albers portfolio now includes:

• Special Mission Caravan & Other Light Attack Conversions: Cost-effective alternatives to ISR and strike aircraft, designed for multi-role operations in both permissive and contested environments.
• Advanced Modular Integration: Seamless incorporation of Albers’ innovative technologies such as Albers Battlefield Interoperability Solution (ABIS), airborne Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) command and control for group 1-4 UAVs including Skyfront long endurance Perimeter 8 Drone, CUAS Vision-Based Guidance System (VGBS), and ISR sensor and sensor fusion technologies.
• Sustained Turn-key Operational Support Capability: Comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), Contract Logistics Support (CLS), along with customized training solutions to maximize fleet readiness.

Meeting the Needs of Domestic and International Customers

With the TAS division now operational, Albers Aerospace supports a diverse set of mission-criticaloperations, including:

• Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement: Tactical air support for border security, counter-drug, anti-smuggling, and SWAT operations.
• U.S., Coalition, and International Military and Security Forces: ISR and precision-strike capability, Cartel and piracy interdiction, and tactical airpower for established and emerging defense markets.
• U.S., Coalition, and Aerospace Contractors: Customizable testbed platforms for developmental weapons, avionics, and ISR technologies.

Continuous Growth Fosters a Bold Future in Tactical Aviation and More

Through sustained growth across its business units, Albers Aerospace’s market and product development and penetration across its industrials, defense, andinnovation verticals, Albers is now also providing cutting-edge tacticalaviation solutions at an unparalleled value.

"We are redefining what’s possible in tactical airpower while meeting our customer’s speed of need," said Rich Carter, CRO of Albers Aerospace. "Adding the TAS division to the portfolio represents our continuing commitment to solving our customer’s pain points by providing the most advanced, cost-effective, and adaptable airborne solutions available today."

For moreinformation about Albers Aerospace Tactical Aircraft Solutions (TAS) and itscapabilities, visit www.albers.aero.

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