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the Indo-Pacific region. Some of the air- designed to refuel the Hungarian JAS 39
...Cont’d from page 9 craft’s strengths are its unrivalled mobility Gripen, as well as other aircraft using the
and operational flexibility in a single plat- same technology.
form.
Please elaborate on the mis-
The aircraft is capable of transporting sions systems, avionics and role
equipment available with the
UNRIVALLED and launching cargo and troops and per- C-390?
forming a wide array of missions: medical
The C-390 flight deck is equipped with a
CAPABILITY evacuation, search and rescue, humani- state-of-the-art human machine interface
tarian search and rescue, humanitarian
aerial refueling (fighters and helicopters), that reduces crew workload and provides
aerial firefighting and assistance. enhanced situational awareness. The
modern integrated avionics system, open
The -390 Millennium provides air forces architecture, and full fly-by-wire flight
with optimal fleet performance gener- controls will ensure the C-390 maintains
ated by a cost-effective combination of enduring operational effectiveness for
high availability and productivity as it flies decades to come.
faster and carries more cargo than other The advanced mission software provides
military airlifters of the same size. The air- the crew seamless and total control
craft features a robust design, flexibility, over the mission. The crew can exploit
proven state-of-the-art installed technol- the electro-optical infrared surveillance
ogies and easier maintenance.
joint operational exercise with the U.S. sensor, the mission tactical radar, secure
Air Force, one of FAB’s KC-390 aircraft Please tell us about the orders voice and data communications, and
dropped paratroopers in joint flights with from the Portuguese Air Force self-protection systems. Precise naviga-
USAF C-17 and C-130 aircraft during and the Hungarian Defence tion is achieved through redundant inertial
Operation Culminating, in Alexandria, Force? GPS and military FMS. This delivers an air
Louisiana, USA. The Hungarian Defence Force and the release point with exceptional precision
and enhances overall mission effective-
Portuguese Armed Forces have signed
What makes it ideally suited for for the C-390 Millennium’s multi-mission ness.
potential operators in the Indo- aircraft with air-to-air refueling (AAR) The C-390 is designed to survive in
Pacific region? configuration, the KC-390. Both the hostile environments and can be con-
The versatility of the C-390 Millennium Portuguese and Hungarian KC-390 air- figured with armour protection against
makes it highly capable to operate in the craft will be fully NATO compatible, not 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm (0.50”) ammunition
Indo-Pacific region. The aircraft is the only in terms of hardware, but also in threats. To further improve aircraft sur-
most modern in its class, encompass- terms of avionics and communications vivability, Embraer has developed an
ing full “fly-by-wire” technology, carrying configuration. Deliveries to both air forces optional advanced self-protection system
up to 26 metric tons of cargo at a max- are due to start in 2023. The KC-390 air- that includes Radar Warning Receiver,
imum speed of 470 knots (870 km/h). craft for the Hungarian Defence Force Missile Approach Warning System,
It can operate in austere environments, will be the first in the world featuring Laser Warning System, Chaff and Flare
including maximum effort operations to an Intensive Care Unit configuration, an dispensers, Directional Infrared Counter
and from unpaved or damaged runways, essential feature for performing human- Measures System and an On-board Inert
which is critical for the diverse terrains of itarian missions. The aircraft are also Gas Generation System (OBBIGS).
RAYTHEON PROMOTES ISTAR,

COUNTER-UAS CAPABILITIES

Raytheon Technologies, which has a siz- ties and is designed to support operations
able foothold in the Korean aerospace during both peace and wartime. Collins
and defense market, is showcasing its Aerospace’s Tactical Synthetic Aperture
counter-UAS capabilities and as well as Radar (TACSAR), built in partnership with
technologies such as ISTAR at the ongo- Leonardo, provides commanders with
ing ADEX 2021. On Display are Raytheon fast jet all-weather ISR capability.
Missiles & Defense’s counter-UAS capa- The company is also offering the
bilities, including Coyote and Ku-band MS-110 multispectral airborne reconnais-
Radio Frequency System (KurFS), as sance system for the Republic of Korea
well as strike weapons such as the Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16s and other fast
Joint Strike Missile and StormBreaker jets, as well as the Joint Moving Target
smart weapon. Raytheon Intelligence & Surveillance and Command Aircraft
Space’s Intelligence Surveillance Target programme. At the event, Collins will
Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) emphasize measures to connect the bat-
solution acts as an information hub for tlespace, including the integration of the
both friendly and hostile ground activi- SATURN waveform.

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