Leonardo Delivers Aircraft With Built-In Surveillance Sensors And ATOS Mission System To The African Navy

Two King Air 350ERs equipped as Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) have gone into service with an African Navy following their delivery by Leonardo Company, which acted as prime contractor and systems integrator for the aircraft. The MPAs, equipped with Leonardo’s ATOS mission system and full complement of sensors including its Seaspray E-scan surveillance radar, will be used for a range of missions including search and rescue, littoral security and the monitoring of illegal migration, fishing and pollution.

Chosen In Competitive Bid Process Against Major UAV Companies

Drone manufacturer Parrot has been chosen to equip the Swiss Armed Forces with micro-drones as part of the "Swiss Mini UAV Program" (Swiss MUAS) call for tender against major civilian UAV companies.

Has Been Working On New Radar System For Fire Scout Unmanned Helicopter

Lt. Neil Whitesell has been named Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (UX) 24’s test pilot of the year for 2019. Whitesell said that the award is a reflection of a team effort. "It’s an affirmation not just of the hard work that I did, but that everybody put into it," he said.

Designed For Integration Into Most Ejection Seat Aircraft

The Air Force Gunsmith Shop, part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate, recently completed delivery of a new rifle for aircrew in most ejection seat aircraft.