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Wescom Eyes MANPADS simulation

13th August 2018 - 11:46 GMT | by Gerrard Cowan in Belfast

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Wescom Defence sees a growing market for its MANPADS simulator among military helicopter and other flight operators, with the systems currently in service with a number of customers, including the US Armed Forces.

Wescom Defence’s MANPADS Simulator – fielded as the M176 in the US – was launched in 2014. It entered service with the US Armed Forces that year, said Holger Mügge, director of BD and sales for the company.

The system is currently also being used by the Austrian Armed Forces and 'is highly appreciated by the pilots', Mügge said.

In addition an Asian customer is considering procurement

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