December 2, 2019 | International, Aerospace
MBDA vient de dévoiler qu'il a procédé à plusieurs essais de la version à portée étendue de son missile surface-air CAMM et destinée à fournir une solution commune aux "trois environnements".
MBDA vient de dévoiler avoir réalisé plusieurs essais de la version à portée étendue de son missile surface-air CAMM. Un programme de missile initialement lancé par MBDA pour répondre aux besoins des Forces armées britanniques. Le CAMM se décline en version aérienne, terrestre et maritime. Pour la première, il s'agit d'offrir une alternative à l'ASRAAM. La variante terrestre, parfois dénommée "Land Ceptor", doit remplacer les batteries de missiles Rapier de l'Armée britannique tandis que la variante maritime, "Sea Ceptor", doit remplacer les Sea Wolf de la Royal Navy. La variante à portée étendue ou CAMM-ER bénéficie d'un moteur plus puissant pour atteindre, voire dépasser les 40 km. MBDA indique qu'une portée supérieure à 40 km a été confirmée par les essais réalisés depuis plusieurs mois. Le CAMM-ER a été commandé par les Forces armées italiennes dans ses versions aériennes et terrestres tandis que la Marine italienne envisage d'acquérir la version maritime.
https://www.air-cosmos.com/article/mbda-a-mis-son-missile-camm-er-aux-essais-22126
December 13, 2023 | International, Land, Security
The U.S. Army hopes Congress approves a supplemental funding request with $750 million to enable a Patriot missile production capacity increase.
March 6, 2020 | International, Aerospace
San Diego – March 4, 2020 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and L3Harris Technologies completed the successful integration of the WESCAM MX™-20 Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system onto a GA-ASI MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to provide an advanced targeting solution. A series of test flights began on February 18th to demonstrate the MX-20-equipped MQ-9's ability to locate and track targets at long stand-off ranges. “The GA-ASI and L3Harris teams have worked closely over the past year to ensure the successful integration of this sophisticated system,” said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI. “This is a significant milestone and we look forward to the enduring relationship and growing opportunities with L3Harris WESCAM.” When integrated onto the MQ-9 Predator® B series of RPAS, the WESCAM MX-20 EO/IR system will support Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) missions. Field-proven through multiple deployments, the WESCAM MX-20 is equipped with high-sensitivity multi-spectral sensors for day, low-light and nighttime missions. The WESCAM MX-20 operates with outstanding detection and recognition capabilities from ultra-high altitudes. “L3Harris is proud to partner with GA-ASI to deliver sophisticated technologies for persistent surveillance missions and evolving battlefields,” said Jacques Comtois, General Manager, WESCAM, L3Harris. “Being a Team SkyGuardian partner allows us to support our technology's modular growth path with unprecedented levels of innovation and business opportunities globally for leading unmanned aircraft system programs.” GA‑ASI is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of RPAS and mission related systems. Team SkyGuardian combines the best of industry with the world's most advanced Medium-altitude Long-endurance (MALE) RPAS, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, being developed to fulfill the world's future RPAS requirements. About GA-ASI General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike. The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas. For more information, visit ga-asi.com. SkyGuardian, Predator and Lynx are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. For more information contact: GA-ASI Media Relations General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. +1 (858) 524-8108 ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com View source version on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: http://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-and-l3harris-technologies-successfully-integrate-wescam-mx-20-onto-mq-9
June 16, 2023 | International, Aerospace
One influential lawmaker is encouraging the U.S. military to accept more risk in pursuing unmanned systems.