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INTERNATIONAL
EDA
contract for SIMCLAIRS
The European
Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a 48-month, €21 million (US$28 million)
contract with four companies to provide Studies for Integrated Multifunctional
Compact Lightweight Airborne Radars and Systems (SIMCLAIRS). The four companies
are: Saab AB (Sweden); Selex
Galileo (UK); Thales Sytèmes
Aeroportés (France); and Thales UK
Ltd. (UK).
The main aim of this project
is to deliver new technology solutions in the field of light and compact
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Radio Frequency (RF) payloads, with the
combination of Synthetic Aperture Radar / Moving Target Indication (SAR/MTI),
Foliage Penetration (FOPEN), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), and possibly
communications. Expected results of the project will respond to the capability
needs within the 2015-2020 time frame.