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 A new MOD program calling for the early
demonstration of loitering weapons was unofficially unveiled at
DSEI, with MBDA and Ultra displaying systems providing persistent
coverage, deterrence and kill of enemy targets over a wide area
and extended period of time. At present
LMCD program is focusing
on two systems – the White Hawk, proposed by MBDA based on IAI's
E-Harpy and the BLADE, proposed by Ultra, based on an armed
version of the EMIT/RAFAEL Sparrow M. The loitering weapon will be
able to deliver fast effects over a wide area, with pin-point
accuracy.
Thales presented the
Watchkeeper UAV system,
expected to field by 2010 providing intelligence, surveillance,
target acquisition and reconnaissance services the British Army.
The program's cost was trimmed to GBP700m with the decision to
focus on a single platform (WK-450) and standard shelter-based
Ground Control System (GCS). |
