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Unmanned Ground Control System Completes Major Milestone
Falls Church VA (SPX) Nov 25, 2009 Raytheon achieved a key milestone for the U.S. Navy as the Tactical Control System (TCS) was deployed recently on the USS McInerney to support a counternarcotics mission in Central America as part of the MQ-8B Fire Scout program. "This truly is a critical milestone on our road to success toward a full fleet introduction on Littoral Combat Ships," said Capt. Tim Dunigan, U.S. Navy. "Deploying Fire Scout aboard the USS McInerney will allow for the continued maturation of our system while increasing the warfighting effectiveness of the ship." The U.S. Navy TCS system provides an opportunity to develop a low-risk, low-cost and effective common ground control system for full range of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) across multiple agencies. TCS is the only system that exhibits key enablers such as common system framework, open documented interfaces and air-certified software, while giving the government unlimited rights necessary to develop UAS control across the spectrum of missions, applications and air vehicles. "This is a huge step for the TCS program," said Ravindra Nirgudkar, program manager for Raytheon's Tactical Control System. "This deployment solidifies TCS' position as the future ground control system not only for the U.S. Navy but also with other services." Share This Article With Planet Earth
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