EADS to Modernise German Armed Forces and Air Traffic Control Systems

- Ensuring military and civil air traffic safety
- Modernisation of 600 IFF transponder systems

(August 4, 2008) -- EADS Defence & Security (DS) will modernize the identification systems of the German Armed Forces and of NATO's early warning aircraft in order to meet the latest air traffic control standards and to increase safety in air traffic. According to an announcement made by the company, Defence Electronics (DE), an integrated activity of EADS Defence & Security (DS), has been awarded a contract covering the modernisation of approximately 600 STR2000 transponder systems in order to comply with the new international Mode S standard.

"Air traffic, especially in Europe, has become so dense," explained Bernd Wenzler, CEO of Defence Electronics, "that air traffic control can no longer manage without automatic identification systems. In this way, our transponders are making an important contribution to the safety of our citizens in everyday life."

Source : EADS Defence & Security

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