Exelis has won a $9.6 million contract to develop an air traffic control system for Saudi Arabia’s national guard under a foreign military sales agreement with the U.S. Air Force, Military & Aerospace Electronics reported Wednesday.
John Keller writes Exelis’ surveillance and reconnaissance systems segment will provide its ground control approach system to the Saudi national guard at Khashm al-An airfield, which is located near Riyadh.
The airport surveillance radar works to detect targets within up to 30 nautical miles around the airspace, according to the report.
The Khashm al-An airfield is being built to accommodate attack helicopters, light attack and reconnaissance helicopters, utility helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Exelis will perform work in Saudi Arabia through 2024.
Exelis to Develop Air Traffic Control System for Saudi Arabia’s Nat’l Guard
John Keller writes Exelis’ surveillance and reconnaissance systems segment will provide its ground control approach system to the Saudi national guard at Khashm al-An airfield, which is located near Riyadh.
The airport surveillance radar works to detect targets within up to 30 nautical miles around the airspace, according to the report.
The Khashm al-An airfield is being built to accommodate attack helicopters, light attack and reconnaissance helicopters, utility helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Exelis will perform work in Saudi Arabia through 2024.