Saturday, May 24, 2014

US DoD AIMS Certifies MEADS Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe Subsystem

MEADS SystemThe Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) subsystem has received full certification for operation by the United States Department of Defense International AIMS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System, Identification Friend or Foe, Mark XII/Mark XIIA, Systems) Program Office.

The system is designed to ensure the safety of allied aircrews engaged in combat operations.

Mode 5 is the most secure IFF mode and provides positive identification of friendly platforms equipped with an IFF transponder.

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