# Skyways Launches Long-Range Cargo UAS

Skyways has launched Skyreach, a long-range fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing cargo uncrewed aircraft system designed to operate from austere locations. The aircraft can carry more than 100 pounds of combined fuel and payload, including cargo and sensors, and is scheduled to begin flights with commercial and defense customers in December 2026. Its development is linked to a prior $37 million U.S. Air Force Strategic Funding Increase; Skyways has not announced a new solicitation or contract opportunity.

- The platform may be relevant to defense logistics and sensing needs where operations from austere locations are important.
- Companies in the UAS supply chain can assess potential roles in payloads, components, support, or integration as Skyreach begins customer flights; no specific procurement or teaming opportunity is identified in the signal.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the earlier Air Force funding from a new award: the signal reports a product launch and planned flights, not an open solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- Skyways (UAS developer and recipient of a Strategic Funding Increase)

### Sources
- [Skyways Launches New Long-Range Autonomous Cargo Platform - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/skyways-launches-new-long-range-autonomous-cargo-platform/unmanned-systems) - Defense Daily