BIRD takes next step in Hensoldt tie-up
Dynamic SAR imagery footprints and other additional capabilities are being tailored for Hensoldt PrecISR customers.
BIRD Aerosystems has received a follow-on contract to develop additional capabilities for its Radar Control and Display and MSIS mission management system that controls the Hensoldt PrecISR multi-mode radar family.
This follows completion of the first phase of development and customisation of the RCD with PrecISR, BIRD announced on 28 January.
The next phase of development will include ‘developing specific and more advanced capabilities’ tailored for Hensoldt customers, the company added.
These new capabilities include dynamic SAR imagery footprints, control of multi-layered data visualisation and enhanced real-time radar information and status.
BIRD will also provide an ILS package that includes RCD training and system documentation, to be provided to Hensoldt and its customers and its Customers.
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