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  • Airbus Test-Fires Laser Guided Rocket From H145M Helicopter - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Airbus Test-Fires Laser Guided Rocket From H145M Helicopter

    Airbus has demonstrated a capacity to launch laser guided rockets with the company-built H145M helicopter platform during a firing test held at Alvdalen test range in Sweden. The helicopter fired Thales-made FZ275 70mm air-ground rocket as part of the trials at the Swedish defense materiel administration’s test facility, Airbus said Wednesday. An MX-15D electro-optical system from L3 Technologies‘ Wescam subsidiary helped  guide rockets that […] More

  • Rockwell Collins Rolls Out First Mission Computer for Airbus Helicopter Weapon System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Rockwell Collins Rolls Out First Mission Computer for Airbus Helicopter Weapon System

    Rockwell Collins has supplied its FMC-4212 mission computer to Airbus‘ helicopters business unit to support the latter’s onboard weapon system program. Airbus’ HForce weapon system works to convert of any of the company’s commercial helicopters into a military aircraft, Rockwell Collins said Tuesday. Claude Alber, Rockwell Collins vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said FMC-4212 […] More