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Kratos Awarded $3 Million+ to Upgrade Aussie Chinook Training Systems

December 26, 2019 Add Comment
26 Desmber 2019


Kratos Maintenance Blended Reconfigurable Aviation Trainers (MBRATs) (photo : Kratos)

Kratos Awarded $3 Million+ Contract for Aviation Trainer Enhancements by Australia Department of Defence

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it was awarded a AUD $4,840,720.04 (approximately USD $3,300,000) contract by the Australia Department of Defence to deliver hardware, software and technical data package upgrades to their Kratos Maintenance Blended Reconfigurable Aviation Trainers (MBRATs) and CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainer (CAT).

The CH-47F CAT is a High Fidelity Hands On Training System (HOTS) that provides full-task training through simulation of all avionics sub-systems and aircraft survivability equipment in an integrated configuration within a fully immersive physical environment. The CH-47F MBRAT blends a virtual immersive environment and spatial physical awareness with established CH-47F Chinook simulation software.

The enhanced MBRAT training capabilities enable the end user to increase student training throughput by enabling new training tasks to be performed on the upgraded MBRAT trainers and the CH-47F CAT simultaneously.


Kratos CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainer (CAT) (photo : Kratos)

The CAT and MBRATs have enabled the Australian Department of Defence to establish a local CH-47F Chinook maintenance training center of excellence for the Australian military. Previously, maintenance training had been conducted in the United States, but with Kratos MBRATs and CAT the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is now self-sufficient in this regard.

“As the global demand for training continues to increase, Kratos is expanding its training footprint to support the demanding and complex training requirements of the U.S. and its allies worldwide by applying advanced technologies like those incorporated in the MBRAT and CAT,” said Jose Diaz, Senior Vice President of Kratos Training Solutions.

Kratos develops advanced, affordable training solutions for U.S. and allied forces that enhance learning retention and increase warfighter readiness. Kratos is driving innovation in military simulation and training programs by integrating the latest immersive technologies with its blended learning content and open architecture simulation systems for air, ground, maritime and soon space domains.

(Kratos)

C-27J Fuselage Trainer for RAAF Arrived in Amberley

December 22, 2019 Add Comment
23 Desember 2019


C-27J Spartan fuselage trainer (photos : Down under Aviation News)

On 10 December 2019, a so-called C-27J Spartan Fuselage Trainer arrived at RAAF Base Amberley (QLD), following a journey by cargo ship from the USA to Brisbane (Australia). After arrival the aircraft moved to the Australian air base via road transport. The Spartan Fuselage Trainer is a training aid for 35 Squadron "Adept", simulating the cargo compartment and other fuselage systems as featured on a real Spartan. The fuselage can also be used to trial and develop new load-carrying methods and other practices on the Spartan.

The use of Fuselage Trainers and Cargo Compartment Trainers by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) reduces the need for real aircraft to be used for this type of training, increasing the availability of aircraft for flying tasks. At RAAF Base Amberley, the C-27J Fuselage Trainer (FuT) is being installed within the dedicated 35 Squadron training facility, and is anticipated to be handed over for use by the squadron by mid-2020.



This particular FuT is reported to originally be a converted G222/C-27A fuselage. It was acquired by Australia from L3Harris Technologies. It will be installed and commissioned by L3Harris Link and L3Harris Oceania.

The previous identity of the airframe is yet unknown, but it might be one of five former USAF C-27As of which Scramble Magazine knows they are stored. Any info on the identity of the aircraft would be appreciated.

(Scramble)