Manned/Unmanned Systems Coordination Sought

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L3 Technologies, a prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training, has recently announced that it’s received a production contract for multiple awards, at a total of $97 million in support of the U.S. Army’s Apache Manned/Unmanned Teaming expanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) helicopter program.

According to the company’s press release, enabling communications and data teaming between manned and unmanned aircrafts, will provide the Apache AH-64E with a transformational warfighting capability that is significantly lighter and less expensive than the original system. “Our performance on this development program illustrates our commitment to providing innovative technology that meets the needs of the warfighter,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, L3’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

As part of this phase of the program, L3 will supply tested and certified technology solutions to support MUMT operations and Air-to-Air-to-Ground (AAG) line-of-sight data links. Work will be executed by L3 Communication Systems-West, part of the company’s Communication Systems business segment. L3 CS-West is a leader in communication systems for high-performance networks, including intelligence collection, imagery processing and satellite communications for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other customers. The company provides high data rate, wideband, secure, real-time communication systems for surveillance and reconnaissance.