Will Protect The Aircraft Against Latest-Generation Of Infra-Red (Heat Seeking) Missiles
The U.K. Ministry of Defense has contracted Leonardo and Thales, under a single source procurement, to deliver an integrated U.K. Defensive Aids System (DAS). The procurement will equip the RAF’s fleet of eight Shadow R1 intelligence-gathering aircraft, providing an advanced DAS which will protect the aircraft against latest-generation of Infra-Red (heat seeking) missiles.
Step Towards Certification For The Aircraft To Fly In Civil Airspace
GA-ASI has signed a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contract with the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) to complete the test and evaluation activities required to certify the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system to fly in civil airspace. The DCS contract also funds additional Protector program elements, including X-band SATCOM system verification, training material development and logistics planning.
Puts Forward The Aircraft For The Latest/Future Generation Tactical Troop Helicopter Requirements
Leonardo displayed its latest-generation medium-lift AW149 helicopter at DSEI 2019 in London this week. The aircraft is rapidly configurable to meet a wide range of military missions: Troop transport/troop insertion (carrying up to 16 fully-equipped troops or up to 19 passengers), cargo resupply/external lift, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC, search and rescue (SAR), Special Forces operations and combat SAR, Command and Control (C2), and close air support.
Awarded Oil Tank System Contract For The Change To The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
Summit Aviation has announced that The Boeing Company has awarded it a follow-on Oil Tank System contract to support the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team aircraft upgrade, from the F/A-18C/D Hornet to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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