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Passive Active Warning Survivability
BAE SYSTEMS System (EPAWSS) protects U.S. Air
Force F-15s with digital electronic war-
HIGHLIGHTS fare technology. The system provides the
aircraft with fully integrated radar warn-
RANGE OF ing, geolocation, situational awareness,
PRODUCTS and self-protection solutions to detect
and defeat surface and airborne legacy,
current, and future threats in highly
contested, dense signal environments.
EPAWSS is equipped with advanced radio
frequency (RF) electronic countermea-
sures (ECM), enabling deeper penetration
against modern integrated air defense
systems and providing rapid response
capabilities designed to protect the air-
crew.
SABR-Y is an advanced anti-jam beam-
Eager to expand its already extensive between unguided rockets and anti-armor forming receiver designed for weapons
footprint in South Korea, BAE Systems munitions, delivering pinpoint accuracy applications in multi-domain environ-
is showcasing many of its technological to soft targets at a low cost. The rocket ments. It provides users with accurate
innovations at the ongoing show. Among , which has a guidance section that is position, velocity, altitude, and timing data
the capabilities and products being high- designed to lock onto targets from over 3 in high-threat environments. The system
lighted by the company are the APKWS kilometers away hits the intended target is forward-fit compatible with the upcom-
laser-guided rocket, the Eagle Passive with pinpoint accuracy, with greater con- ing military code (M-Code) capable
Active Warning Survivability System sistency than other precision-guided SABR-M. A proven name in IFF systems
(EPAWSS,) SABR-Y, GPS products, and weapons on the market. The APKWS technology, the company’s IFF systems
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solu- rocket, which is used on at least 17 rotary- is designed to enhance the safety and
tions. and fixed-wing launch platforms around operational tracking of legacy, new, and
the world, has advanced DASALS seeker emerging platforms including unmanned
According to the company, the APKWS optics located on all four guidance wings. aerial vehicles, ships, fixed-wing aircraft,
rocket effectively bridges the gap The company’s AN/ALQ-250 Eagle and helicopters.

U.S. MILITARY MAKES PRESENCE FELT

tasked to support Seoul ADEX 21. The tribute to our continued pledge to pro-
highlight of the U.S. presence was the fly- mote peace, stability and prosperity on
over of the U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane the Korean peninsula.” Approximately
along with aerial demonstrations by 170 U.S. service members are part of the
an MQ-8 Fire Scout and F-16 Fighting U.S contingent at the show. The MQ-1
Falcon. “The alliance between the United Predator UAV is on static display along
States and Republic of Korea has secured with an MV-22 Osprey. Other aircraft
peace and helped promote democracy present on static display were the C-17
for more than six decades,” said Gen. Globemaster III, A-10 Thunderbolt II, P-8
Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces com- Poseidon and E/A-18 Growler. Helicopters
The U.S. military is making its presence mander. “We have a partnership unlike on static display include the MH-60R/S
felt at the ongoing airshow with a large any other and showcasing America’s Sea Hawk, MH-53 Sea Dragon, CH-47F
contingent of aircraft and helicopters Airpower at this year’s Seoul ADEX is a Chinook and AH-1Z Viper static.

ROKN a technical support team permanently
based alongside the RoKN, who will
UPGRADING work in conjunction with the RoKN to
upgrade all eight helicopters in Korea. In
AW159 the heavier class, we see opportunities
for both dual-use and specialised mili-
HELICOPTERS tary aircraft for parapublic and military
customers. Leonardo is also proposing
the AW149 to meet South Korean require-
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) is ments due to its high payload capacity
upgrading its fleet of eight Leonardo and long range coupled with lower oper-
AW159 helicopters to improve operational year and ‘the modification ensures the ational costs as compared to larger and
communication and enhance interoper- RoKN AW159 fleet continue to maintain heavier platforms. Being a new genera-
ability between RoK and its allies. The its role as the ‘tip of the spear’, company tion platform, the AW149 also offers high
programme was launched earlier this officials tell Daily News. Leonardo has growth potential and customisation levels.

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