US spy plane – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

14 January

Air

A Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program

SNC Buys Global 6500 Jet to Accelerate US Army HADES Development

Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a new Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft at its own expense to expedite the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.

Sep- 2025 -

10 September

Air

HADES will provide transformational increases in speed, range, payload and endurance for Army aerial ISR collection capabilities supporting the joint force. (Photo courtesy Bombardier Defense)

Rojoef Manuel

SNC Accepts Second Bombardier Jet for US Army HADES Spy Plane Program

Sierra Nevada Corporation has received the second Bombardier Global 6500 business jet for conversion into the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System aircraft.

Feb- 2025 -

17 February

Air