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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

E-3A SentryAn important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, better known as AWACS.

The 40/45 block upgrade is the largest modification on the U.S. AWACS fleet. It provides a complete replacement of mission computer systems -- some of which were originally installed in the 1970s -- and a new open, network-based architecture, which enables future net-centric operations.

While the improvements themselves are being completed by the 566th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Tinker AFB, Okla., the program office here at Hanscom has the role of lead integrator.

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1 comment:

  1. Ravistichagan10/4/14 09:45

    An invitation for another disaster, I am sure this time Indian Navy will not take much time to destroy new warship. Earlier we have witnessed 14 accidents in less than 10 months which is quite humiliating for Indian naval services.

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