France becomes international customer of RTX's mobile air traffic control system
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Collins Aerospace, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has announced that France's Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) has selected its vehicle-mounted Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) for the French Armée de Terre. This tactical control system will enhance rapid deployment capabilities for ground control approaches. The announcement was made during Eurosatory, highlighting ATNAVICS' capacity for air traffic services in remote or severe environments. With over two decades of service in the U.S. military, ATNAVICS is fully autonomous, compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and has been continuously upgraded. France joins the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force in using this system.
Positive
- France's selection of ATNAVICS enhances RTX's international customer base.
- ATNAVICS' proven service history with U.S. military branches boosts credibility.
- ATNAVICS' compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization standards ensures global applicability.
- The system's lightweight and compact design allows for quick deployment in under an hour.
- Continuous upgrades of ATNAVICS ensure long-term service and reliability.
Negative
- No specific financial details of the contract were disclosed, leaving the revenue impact uncertain.
- The PR does not indicate the number of systems France has ordered, which could affect market projections.
- The announcement lacks detailed timelines for delivery and deployment, potentially causing investor uncertainty.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RTX gained 0.23%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Transportable systems to be delivered to the French Armée de Terre
Packaged into the most capable, lightweight and compact configuration available, ATNAVICS provides air traffic services for the rapid deployment of troops and equipment to remote locations or in support of humanitarian missions in severe environments.
"The selection by the DGA of our mobile air traffic control systems will provide French forces with expeditionary air traffic management capabilities," said Dr. Bruce Brown, vice-president of Business Development Mission Systems for Collins Aerospace. "Our mission-proven system is designed to provide field operations with on-demand surveillance, precision landing and identification friend-or-foe capabilities."
ATNAVICS is the world's only fully autonomous and complete mobile Ground Controlled Approach compliant to International Civil Aviation Organization standards. Highly mobile, it is fully mission-tested for operation and survivability on the battlefield. With over two decades of service in the
"We look forward to receiving this new capability, which will enable our forces to quickly open up theaters of operation, thanks to the use of a single military transport aircraft for ATNAVICS dispatch, which can be deployed in less than an hour," said Colonel Aurélie, Direction Générale de l'Armement.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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