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Rockwell Collins' FireStrom Integrated Targeting System certified for use with F-35 Lightning II.
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current and qualified Forward Air Controller (FAC) from the United Kingdom,
using the Rockwell Collins FireStorm Integrated Targeting System, was
the first to successfully guide an F-35 Lightning II aircraft digitally
using a complete air strike mission thread in both a ground test and live
flight, Rockwell Collins announced on April 21. |
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 Rockwell Collins FireStorm targeting was used by Forward Air Controller (FAC) from the United Kingdom to successfully guide an F-35 Lightning II aircraft (Rockwell Collins) |
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flight test was conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, California, F-35
Lightning II flight test facility in coordination with the integrated
project team from the U.K. F-35 Office.
“The FAC approached the test from a practical standpoint and was able to use the system under simulated tactical conditions,” said Tommy Dodson, vice president and general manager of Surface Solutions for Rockwell Collins. “The test was also significant because FireStorm is currently fielded by the British Army, and has now been proven to be interoperable with the F-35.” The Rockwell Collins
FireStorm Integrated Targeting System is a lightweight and modular Joint
Fires system that provides proven digital connectivity with virtually
all coalition aircraft, field artillery systems and command-and-control
center battle managers. FireStorm systems are in operation around the
world, and in use by five NATO countries. |
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