The Modern Battlespace

A renewed focus on #electronicwarfare (#EW) on the modern battlefield is highlighting the critical importance of assured position, navigation, and timing (#PNT). Philippe Limondin explains how Collins Aerospace is helping create more resilient, assured #GPS and non-GPS #navigation solutions for the United States Department of Defense that will help them defeat the latest threats as they prepare for the Great Power Competition. https://lnkd.in/ejzM32dk

Lost in much of the news about the development of the F-35 was the creation of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). The #JSE is an incredible example of a new phenomenon we’re seeing across the United States Department of Defense – the convergence of #training and #testing environments into single solutions capable of advancing both missions. https://lnkd.in/dX9wyHn5 #simulation

Collins Aerospace recently reached the 3,000 head scan milestone for the F-35 helmet. This week in The Modern Battlespace, the #pilot fit facility (PFF) service engineers share their experiences working with #pilots, discuss the critical role they play in the F-35 helmet-fitting process, and explain how they contribute to a pilot’s safety and effectiveness. https://bit.ly/3Y5Tpse #F35 #militarytechnology #militaryreadiness

America’s aging #nuclear arsenal has the United States Department of Defense and U.S. Congress focused on recapitalizing the country’s #nucleartriad. However, any investment in the triad must be accompanied by investment in the #NC3 network. Erik Johnson of Collins Aerospace explains why this system is so important, and how the DoD can apply industry best practices and innovation to a system with extreme requirements. https://lnkd.in/dy_RQCAS

The scanning and fitting process for an F-35 pilot’s #helmet has drastically evolved since the first head scan in 2015. In advance of their 3,000 helmet fitting, Collins Aerospace’s Systems Engineering Manager, Dustin Vagedes, and Principal Engineer, Brandon Mans, explore how the helmet fitting process has been modernized over the years to improve pilot effectiveness and readiness. https://lnkd.in/em3STyFN #F35 #pilot #military #militarytechnology

The cancelation of the #FARA Program practically ensures the UH-60M Black Hawk will continue to play an essential role in #military operations for years to come. Brian Gebo of Collins Aerospace explains how #fiberoptic sensing and more #predictive #maintenance can help the US Army keep Black Hawks operational and ready for when the mission requires them. https://tinyurl.com/UH-60M #military #militarytechnology

By embracing #opensystems, the United States Department of Defense has opened the door to a universe of #COTS solutions. But, to see their true value, #military acquisition professionals should look past the original acquisition cost and calculate the life-cycle costs (LCC) of systems. Leslie Stewart Jr of Collins Aerospace explains how identifying and analyzing LCC can help inform better buying decisions and result in cost savings: https://lnkd.in/ebRdsZJa #militarytechnology #acquisitions

The #military is working to develop lightweight, wearable #CBRN threat detection solutions for warfighters in the field. But threats like chemical hazards aren’t just a problem for the military. Matthew Howes of Collins Aerospace explains why #lawenforcement, #homelandsecurity, and #emergencyresponse personnel should also carry CBRN detection solutions. https://lnkd.in/eWaVqAkC

The air domain that #pilots operate in today is much different than in the past. Today's pilots often operate at low altitudes and in environments with poor visibility and numerous obstructions. Worse, they face near-peer adversaries capable of denying or degrading traditional position, timing, and navigation (#PNT) systems. We sat down with Nick Wilkinson and Jack Harris of Collins Aerospace to learn more about how digital terrain systems like TERPROM improve #situationalawareness in the skies, even in scenarios where Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are denied. https://lnkd.in/eGA4UJu3 #militarytechnology #GPS

The ejection seat is the last line of defense for #pilots — capable of safely ejecting them from an #aircraft that can move faster than the speed of sound and pull up to 9g’s. But these seats are complicated devices that can experience wear and tear like any other aircraft component or system. Chris Sanchirico of Collins Aerospace explains why #ejectionseat #maintenance is so essential to crew safety, and shares some tools and services that can help ensure ejection seats work properly should a pilot need to use them. https://lnkd.in/eHvrSYXA