The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an STC for STG Aerospace’s Wireless Emergency Primary Power System (WEPPS) to certify all models of BAe 146 aircraft. STG has also concluded a supply agreement with InFlite, an MRO provider based at London Stansted Airport, and three of their many BAe 146 customers have placed immediate orders for installation during January 2009.
WEPPS integrates wireless monitoring and diagnostic capability to manage and power the whole emergency lighting system of aircraft. The system uses new operating protocols and TSO approved ‘fit-for-life’ non-rechargeable battery modules, to replace conventional NiCad battery/charger packs and reduce costs by eliminating the emergency lighting system’s entire maintenance schedule.
The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
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