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Derco Aerospace, Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, announced today it has signed an agreement with Alliant Techsystems to distribute its AAR-47 Missile and Laser Warning System and Roll-on/Roll-off Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (RORO ISR) systems for C-130 and L-100 aircraft. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
With distribution in 15 countries, this new agreement further solidifies Derco's position as a total aftermarket support provider for aircraft operators worldwide. The AAR-47 and RORO ISR systems are designed to be compatible with C-130 and L-100 aircraft operating in hostile environments. These systems will help ensure the safe execution of strategic and humanitarian missions.
"We are excited to become ATK's distributor for the AAR-47 and RORO ISR systems," said Paul Fuhrmann, Derco's Director of OEM and Repair Solutions. "This agreement further expands our portfolio of mission-specific, high-technology modifications and upgrades supporting fixed-wing aircraft."
Source: Derco Aerospace
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