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Kratos wins $20mn USAF contract for KC-46A tanker training systems.
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World Aviation Defense & Security Industry News - Kratos
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Kratos wins $20mn USAF contract for KC-46A tanker training systems
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a US-based National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it was selected to develop and deliver KC-46 Pegasus tanker high-fidelity maintenance training systems to The Boeing Company valued in excess of $20 million. The KC-46 is the U.S. Air Force's newest air refueling tanker aircraft.
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 A USAF KC-46A Pegasus multirole tanker transport aircraft refuelling a AV-8B Harrier II(Credit: Boeing Defense) |
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Kratos will deliver high-fidelity virtual simulation, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and full-scale simulators, which will be used together and networked to provide a coordinated and realistic training experience. Two suites of training devices will be delivered that will support maintenance and repair training of a range of aircraft sub-systems.
"Kratos is a leading provider of maintenance training systems for air, land and sea defense platforms, specializing in developing comprehensive training solutions sets that maximize training proficiency," said Jose Diaz, Senior Vice President, Kratos Training Solutions. "Kratos has a long and proven track record of providing virtual and high-fidelity simulators to the U.S. military and allied nations." |
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