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Boeing Awarded Canadian CF-18 Avionics Upgrade
St Louise, Canada (SPX) Jan 20, 2006 Canada's Department of National Defense has awarded Boeing a $39 million contract for installation of the second phase of an avionics upgrade for its 78 CF-18 aircraft. The upgrade will add a data link system, a helmet-mounted sight system, new cockpit displays and a new flare-dispensing electronic warfare system to the Hornets. Two additional aircraft will be modified for the essential validation and verification of the planned upgrade. "Completing these upgrades provides Canada a cost effective solution to maintaining a very effective combat aircraft capability into the 21st century," said Pat Finneran, vice president and general manager of Boeing Logistics Support Systems. "Boeing is committed to providing the Canadian government and Canada's Air Force with high-quality service and timely delivery of the CF-18 Modernization Project. We are delivering Phase 1 on time and on budget, and we intend to continue to uphold these high standards of performance for Phase 2." The goal of the eight-year, two-phased project which began in April 2001, is to bring the Canadian Air Force fleet of CF-18 Hornets into full interoperability with the equipment of key allies and extend the life of the aircraft through 2017. The project includes modernizing specifications of newer models through an avionics configuration upgrade program. This approach allows the Canadian forces uninterrupted access to and use of the CF-18 fleet. Phase 1 equipped the CF-18s with improved communication and navigation capabilities, including new mission computers and radios for communications purposes, an APG-73 radar system that is compatible with NATO-ally air forces, a stores management system for weapon-system and associated-equipment control, and a combined interrogator/transponder system that ensures allies recognize Canadian CF-18 aircraft as "friendlies." Boeing's subcontractor for installation of these systems is L-3 MAS (Canada) inc. at Mirabel, Quebec. Boeing provides program management services, installation kits and color displays. "The Modernization Program has been a total integrated product effort including the Canadian Forces, Boeing and Canadian industry," said Dave Beckering, Boeing F/A-18 program manager for Canada. "This contract is a direct result of the commitment and expertise of the team." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Aerospace News at SpaceMart.com
US Air Force Rates F-22A Raptor "Mission Capable"
Kirtland Air Force Base NM (SPX) Jan 16, 2006The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center recently completed the F-22A Raptor Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation and has rated the Air Force's newest fighter as mission capable in the air-to-ground role. |
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