New EADS planning system enhances mission capabilities of the German NH90 helicopters
* Higher degree of operational efficiency for helicopter squadrons
* For the first time, operational command and control combined with technical logistic support
Berlin, 16 May 2006
The new planning system developed by EADS for the Tiger and NH90 helicopters of the German Armed Forces combines for the first time operational command and control with technical logistic support of a weapon system. This means the system increases operational efficiency and enhances the deployment capabilities of helicopter squadrons at the same time. As EADS announced at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, the Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) has awarded EADS Defence Electronics an additional contract portion worth approx. 12 million euros for the development of the Operations Support System (in German: Einsatzunterstützungsanlage – EUA) of the German NH90 helicopters.
The order for the last development phase 3 for the Tiger combat helicopter was placed already in the past year. With the present contract, the last of three phases of the transversal development for the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the Light Transport Helicopter/Search and Rescue (LTH/SAR) NH90 versions has begun.
“With the Operations Support System EUA, the German Armed Forces will be in a position to guarantee command and control capability as well as a status check both for operational deployment and in the technical logistic area at all times”, said Bernhard Gerwert, Head of EADS Defence Electronics. “The positive experience makes us feel confident that the system can in future also be used for other flying platforms.”
In its final configuration, the Operations Support System EUA is due to cover the entire process cycle of a helicopter squadron – from receipt of command through complete tactical and technical mission planning up to evaluation and logistics – using one single planning system. As an integral part of network-centric operations, the Operations Support System (EUA) makes it possible to connect the helicopter with its own command and control structures (C3I) via voice radio and radio data transmission. Furthermore, the EUA can also establish a connection with other information systems, such as specialist information systems for weather, maps, aeronautical information and air-traffic monitoring, offering the pilot additional valuable, up-to-date information. The system can also be used for operations support of other types of aircraft, such as Tornado or A400M.
Defence Electronics is an integrated business unit of the EADS Defence & Security Systems Division (DS). With revenues of about € 5.6 billion in 2005 and roughly 23,000 employees across nine nations, DS forms the defence and security pillar within EADS. As a Large Systems Integrator, it offers integrated systems solutions to the new challenges confronting armed forces and global security. It is active in the areas of manned and unmanned integrated combat and mission air systems, including related training services, and in missile systems, battlefield management systems for all branches, global security solutions, secure networks, defence electronics, sensors and avionics, as well as related services.
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2005, EADS generated revenues of € 34.2 billion and employed a workforce of about 113,000.
Contact:
Lothar Belz
Ulm, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 731-392.3681
mailto: lothar.belz@eads.com
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