The new light jet aircraft will have a first-of-its-kind wing architecture consisting of an inner wing and an outer wing to ensure manoeuvrability at both low and high speeds – giving the aircraft transonic capability.
The new Centres are in addition to Elbit Systems UK’s recent investment across the UK including the opening of the new site in Kent, and a new manufacturing facility in Bristol, with investment in staff and sites in the last five years totalling over £30 million.
Mercury Systems’ new mPOD, a reprogrammable electronic attack training system designed to train pilots using realistic, near-peer jamming capabilities, has successfully completed initial flight testing and is available for order.
The 2021 edition of IT²EC and the co-located AOC Electronic Warfare Europe event, both of which had been due to take place in Seville between 25-27 May, will be rescheduled.