EADS Talarion
| Talarion | |
|---|---|
| A mock-up of the EADS Talarion at the Paris Airshow in 2009 | |
| Role | MALE UAV | 
| Manufacturer | EADS and TAI | 
| First flight | 2015 (planned) | 
| Introduction | 2018 (planned) | 
The EADS Talarion is a twinjet Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV), designed by EADS, to meet future European military needs for aerial reconnaissance, military intelligence, and aerial surveillance. EADS has run a preliminary design review, and is awaiting orders. The source of the name is the Talaria—the winged sandals of the Greek Messenger god Hermes.