EADS Defence & Security and Frequentis contracted to supply two Control and Reporting Centres to German Air Force
- Significant contract in the area of mission control systems for the German Air Force
- Delivery of GIADS III technology for German Improved Air Defence System
- Important contribution to Armed Forces transformation
15 July 2008
Via their consortium 'KOFA – GIADS', EADS Defence & Security (DS) and Frequentis Nachrichtentechnik GmbH have received an order from the Federal Office for Information Management and Information Technology of the Bundeswehr (IT-AmtBw) for the delivery of two Control and Reporting Centres (CRCs) for the German Air Force.
Defence and Communications Systems, an integrated Business Unit of DS, is the prime contractor for the battlefield management system share. Frequentis Nachrichtentechnik GmbH will be supplying the IP-based voice and data communications system KOFA-IP.
This upgrade from GIADS II to GIADS III technology essentially consists of increasing the number of workstations per CRC by one third, doubling the number of radar interfaces previously supported and partially automating and extensively expanding the functions for the reporting system. In addition, interfaces will be created to the Command and Control Information System of the German Armed Forces, the KOFA system used up to now will be equipped with the latest IP technology (KOFA-IP), and the 'Map Management' subsystem will be considerably expanded.
The first step towards realisation comprises equipping the CRC at Erndtebrück with GIADS III. In a second step, the German Air Force's Air Defence Programming Centre at Erndtebrück will be equipped with a software maintenance and modification system. Finally, the Schönewalde CRC will be upgraded to GIADS III.
The project will run from July 2008 to October 2011. Punctual fulfilment of this contract is a basic element in the transformation of the Air Force component of the Armed Forces.
The GIADS air defence system from DS has been operational since the year 2000 with the task of military surveillance for the airspace over Germany and bordering areas. This is accomplished by processing the information about flying objects that is delivered by radar systems and presenting it on the GIADS workstations. The military air situation displayed is automatically supplemented with civil ATC data (e.g. air situation from Eurocontrol, flight schedules).
Any objects detected are automatically identified by the latest technology, which provides a continuously updated air situation picture. Here, the Sentry™ system from the subcontractor ThalesRaytheonSystems LLC performs valuable services. The air situation data is exchanged with neighbouring CRCs within the framework of the NATO Integrated Air Defence System, NATINADS. The air situation picture, along with information relevant to the assignment, is put at the disposal of other activities and CRCs.
Through the KOFA-IP, Frequentis is expanding the GIADS CRC electronics to provide improved workstations for IP-based voice and data communication, including a voice recording system. In addition, a wide range of IT services is integrated via the same IP infrastructure. The advantages of this IP-based system lie in the networking of all the voice and data interfaces and the inter-system functionality, which provides interoperability and flexibility. This is the prerequisite for seamless communication between the voice and data media. By placing their faith in the latest technology offered by this trailblazing system, the German Armed Forces are set to become world leaders in this field.
Background information on EADS Defence & Security:
Defence and Communications Systems is an integrated activity of EADS Defence & Security (DS). DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2007, DS – with around 22,000 employees – achieved revenues of €5.5 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of €39.1 billion and employed a workforce of over 116,000.
Background information on Frequentis:
Frequentis is an international provider of communication and information systems in the fields of Air Traffic Management (civil and military ATC) and Public Safety and Transport (police, fire and rescue services, shipping and railways). Failsafe reliability, link set-up in the millisecond range and user-friendly design are the central features of Frequentis products. Roughly 11,000 workstations are already operational throughout the world. Frequentis can offer comprehensive project know-how deriving from numerous international projects. With headquarters in Vienna, Frequentis employs a workforce of roughly 720 around the globe. In 2007, a total operating performance of € 132.9 million was achieved, with earnings before interest and taxes at € 7.7 million.
Contact:
Susanne Hartwein
EADS Defence & Security
Tel.: +49 (0)731 392 1757
mailto: susanne.hartwein@eads.com
Ulrike Graf
Frequentis
Tel.: +43 (0)181150-1320
mailto: ulrike.graf@frequentis.com
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