{"id":23375,"date":"2024-06-19T00:16:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T21:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=23375"},"modified":"2024-06-19T00:16:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T21:16:11","slug":"france-becomes-first-international-customer-of-rtxs-atnavics-system-to-enhance-air-traffic-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/france-becomes-first-international-customer-of-rtxs-atnavics-system-to-enhance-air-traffic-management\/","title":{"rendered":"France becomes first international customer of RTX\u2019s ATNAVICS system to enhance air traffic management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>France has selected the RTX subsidiary company Collins Aerospace\u2019s vehicle-mounted Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), becoming the first international customer for the advanced system, which promises to revolutionize the French Army\u2019s air traffic management capabilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ATNAVICS is the world&#8217;s only fully autonomous and highly mobile complete Ground Controlled Approach compliant to International Civil Aviation Organization standards and fully mission-tested for operation and survivability on the battlefield. The system is transportable in a single C-130 aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collins Aerospace describes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collinsaerospace.com\/what-we-do\/industries\/military-and-defense\/navigation\/ground-products\/atnavics\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ATNAVICS<\/mark><\/a> as \u201cthe most capable, lightweight, and compact configuration available,\u201d emphasizing its efficiency in providing air traffic services for rapid troop and equipment deployment. This capability is particularly crucial for operations in remote and harsh environments, which often pose logistical challenges. The system is not only designed for military applications but also for supporting humanitarian missions, where quick and reliable air traffic management can be a matter of life and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEWS: French DGA (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fundit_fr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fundit_fr<\/a>) selects Collins Aerospace\u2019s mobile air traffic control system for the French Arm\u00e9e de Terre, making France the first international ATNAVICS customer. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Eurosatory2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Eurosatory2024<\/a><br><br>Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cLpE37c1aD\">https:\/\/t.co\/cLpE37c1aD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nMxzYpXFhY\">pic.twitter.com\/nMxzYpXFhY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; RTX (@RTX_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RTX_News\/status\/1802768317419020506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Vice President of Collings Aerospace, Dr. Bruce Brown, highlighted the significance of the latest contract by stating that \u201cThe selection of our mobile air traffic control systems will provide French forces with expeditionary air traffic management capabilities.\u201d He further elaborated on the system\u2019s versatility, noting, \u201cOur mission-proven system is designed to provide field operations with on-demand surveillance, precision landing, and identification friend-or-foe capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France has become the international buyer of the system after the United States\u2019 armed forces, which already utilize the system across various branches, including the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force. The strategic alignment of using the same system would strengthen France\u2019s operational capabilities with its allied forces, a critical factor in joint operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement to procure ATNAVICS was formalized at the Eurosatory Defence and Security Exhibition 2024, a premier event for defense and security stakeholders. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Collins Aerospace and the French government, underscoring the high-level commitment to this acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ATNAVICS-US-Marines.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ATNAVICS-US-Marines.jpg?resize=800%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ATNAVICS employed by U.S. Marines\" class=\"wp-image-23382\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ATNAVICS-US-Marines.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ATNAVICS-US-Marines.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ATNAVICS-US-Marines.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) employed the ATNAVICS at Yokota Air Base to provide the U.S. Air Force with ancillary air traffic control capabilities and strengthen joint interoperability. (Image Credit: U.S. Marine Corps\/Sgt. Jose Angeles)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Colonel Aurelie of the French defense procurement agency expressed enthusiasm for the new capability. \u201cWe look forward to receiving this new capability, which will enable our forces to quickly open up theaters of operation, thanks to the use of a single military transport aircraft for ATNAVICS dispatch, which can be deployed in less than an hour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Key Features of ATNAVICS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete, self-contained mobile system including prime power and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system is transportable in a single C-130<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-hour setup time to controlling aircraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated PSR\/SSR\/PAR system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking of high-altitude, low-speed and highly maneuverable targets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Other projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the ATNAVICS deal, Collins Aerospace has been actively involved in several other high-profile defense projects. In May, the company announced a partnership with Rolls-Royce and the Sierra Nevada Corporation to support the US Air Force\u2019s development of \u201cDoomsday\u201d aircraft under the Pentagon\u2019s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program. This initiative aims to replace the aging E-4B Nightwatch fleet, which has been in service since the 1970s, with more advanced and survivable aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Collins Aerospace recently completed testing on an 80-kilowatt cooling system for the F-35 aircraft. This Enhanced Power and Cooling System was rigorously trialed under various operating conditions to ensure it meets the future operational needs of the F-35 platform. Such advancements are crucial for maintaining the technological edge of modern fighter aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another significant development, the Collins Elbit Vision Systems joint venture secured a contract from the US Navy to engineer, produce, and test Improved Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems. These systems are intended for the Block III F\/A-18E Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft, enhancing the pilots&#8217; situational awareness and targeting capabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>France has selected the RTX subsidiary company Collins Aerospace\u2019s vehicle-mounted Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), becoming the first international customer for this advanced system that promises to revolutionize the French Army\u2019s air traffic management capabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[62,1],"tags":[256,218,6,64,721,235,7],"class_list":["post-23375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-news","tag-aircraft","tag-army","tag-defense","tag-france","tag-rtx","tag-technology","tag-u-s"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ATNAVICS.jpg?fit=690%2C370&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7jJWb-651","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23375"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23390,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23375\/revisions\/23390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}