The test flight proved the system's ability to operate in the harsh austere environment, delivering on its commitment to provide critical intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capabilities in the High North.
Reliable, consistent power to sensitive electronics is a critical factor in the design of intelligent munitions, says Christian Jonglas, Customer Support Manager at GAIA Converter, requiring close attention to the need for flexibility in input power, thermal, size and certification requirements.
The SAMP/T NG system, natively based on the capability to manage the munitions of the Aster family (A30 B1 and A30 B1NT), will be able to integrate and coordinate through SHORAD and V-SHORAD assets.
The Challenger 3 is a leading example of advanced military vehicle production and collaboration between Britain’s allies and the most respected vehicle systems suppliers across the UK and Europe.
Airbus will supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar arrays that will be built on a designated line at Airbus' high-capacity production facility in Leiden, the Netherlands.