Testing of a Boeing F/A-18D equipped with a Lockheed Martin Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System has successfully demonstrated the datalinking of images to a ground Marine Corps Tactical Exploitation Group. ATARS gives the F/A-18D a day/night all weather reconnaissance capability. The addition of a datalink antenna allows imagery to be analysed on the ground in real time.
Source: Flight International
One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.
Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.
The rotorcraft manufacturer says its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor will be the first major Pentagon procurement programme to incorporate features designed to reduce the cost and time needed to incorporate potential new capabilities.
