19 June 2001
AleniaMarconi Systems, Dynamics Division has received an order to upgrade part of the Integrated Training Range (ITR) of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence (UAEAF&AD).
The contract is for the supply and integration of GPS-based equipment to enhance the air-to-air combat training aspects of the range and will provide the UAEAF&AD with a rangeless, fully autonomous air combat training capability.
This contract is the latest in a series of contracts that AMS has received since the early 1990's to provide, update and maintain the instrumentation for the UAEAF&AD training and test range.
The new GPS-based system will enter service this year and will provide time-space position accuracy, airborne electronics and integrated display and debriefing stations.
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