Israel sets up new department to boost development of AI and autonomy
Israel will continue to develop autonomy for its weapons and platforms as it brings together defence personnel, academia and industry.
Cubic to improve SAR capabilities of USAF
Support Systems Associates (SSAI) has awarded a $1.7 million contract to Cubic Global Defense for its AN/ARS-6 Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) for the US Air Force (USAF) Sustainment Center, Cubic reported on 14 May.
Under the contract, Cubic's LARS will enhance secure communications between rescue forces and isolated persons during civil and combat Search and Rescue (SAR) missions.
The new contract represents the first sale of Cubic’s control display unit for the AN/ARS-6 LARS. The second-generation LARS will be provided specifically for the HC-130J. SSAI will carry out integration and installation of the new system into the aircraft's weapon system platform.
According to Cubic, the upgraded system is more powerful, lighter and smaller than its predecessor. It also delivers vital information which lessens location and authentication time for searches.
Bill Toti, president, Cubic Global Defense, said: ‘LARS technology is critical to ensuring the USAF can support our nation’s SAR strategy.
‘The USAF relies on the accuracy and timeliness of the secure communications Cubic’s LARS solution provides to complete successful combat rescue missions.’
The modular design of LARS allows for the addition of capabilities like the Cursor On-Target and Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio.
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