PATUXENT RIVER, Md. –
The Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Office recently delivered a cutting-edge aircraft towing solution to a Marine Corps squadron at Cherry Point, North Carolina, addressing urgent operational needs in record time.
Partnering with SupplyCore, the team delivered the TowFLEXX TF-3 Milspec, a remote-controlled aircraft tug that allows a single operator to maneuver military aircraft with unprecedented precision, maintaining the aircraft’s nose wheel alignment while enabling 360-degree turns in confined spaces.
“What typically would have taken years in development was accomplished in less than four months,” said Capt. Dennis Monagle, program manager. “This demonstrates our team’s ability to rapidly respond to urgent fleet requirements.”
The program office collaborated with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistic Support Program to deliver the system rapidly. This collaboration allowed the team to bypass traditional acquisition timelines while upholding rigorous safety standards.
“The TowFLEXX technology underwent comprehensive validation to ensure compliance with Naval Aviation Enterprise safety requirements,” said Maj. Jeff Kennedy, program office warfighter readiness deputy. “What makes this system special is its adaptability across multiple aircraft platforms while remaining expeditionary in nature.”
Marine Aviation Group 14, operating under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, will be the first to integrate the system fully into their daily MQ-9A Reaper operations. Kennedy said this technology is particularly valuable for unmanned air system operations, where hangar and flightline space is often limited.
As the Marine Corps continues expanding its MQ-9 unmanned aircraft community, solutions like the TowFLEXX TF-3 represent the kind of practical innovation needed to support growing aviation requirements.
The successful deployment underscores the program office’s commitment to enhancing combat readiness through fleet-focused, automated solutions. The Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Office manages the acquisition lifecycle of the Marine Corps’ MQ-9A Reaper, a system providing warfighters with reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and advanced multi-mission capabilities.
From the Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Office. 