RTX's Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to upgrade UK Royal Air Force's H-47 Chinooks with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). The upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with U.S. Chinooks through shared avionics systems and digital cockpit displays. The CAAS Flight2™ system features a Modular Open Systems Approach architecture that enables cost-effective upgrades and reduced sustainment costs. The project aligns with the UK's recent announcement to purchase 14 extended-range Chinooks, contributing £151 million to the UK economy.
Collins Aerospace, un’azienda di RTX, ha ottenuto un contratto di 19 milioni di dollari dal Dipartimento della Difesa per aggiornare gli H-47 Chinook della Royal Air Force britannica con il suo Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). L’aggiornamento renderà i Chinook britannici interoperabili con quelli statunitensi attraverso sistemi avionici condivisi e display digitali in cabina. Il sistema CAAS Flight2™ presenta un’architettura Modular Open Systems Approach che consente aggiornamenti economici e una riduzione dei costi di mantenimento. Il progetto è in linea con l’annuncio recente del Regno Unito di acquistare 14 Chinook a lungo raggio, contribuendo con 151 milioni di sterline all’economia britannica.
Collins Aerospace, una empresa de RTX, ha asegurado un contrato de 19 millones de dólares del Departamento de Defensa para modernizar los H-47 Chinook de la Real Fuerza Aérea del Reino Unido con su Sistema Común de Arquitectura Aviónica (CAAS). La modernización hará que los Chinook británicos sean interoperables con los Chinook estadounidenses a través de sistemas avionicos compartidos y pantallas digitales en la cabina. El sistema CAAS Flight2™ cuenta con una arquitectura de Enfoque Modular de Sistemas Abiertos que permite actualizaciones rentables y reducción de costos de mantenimiento. El proyecto se alinea con el reciente anuncio del Reino Unido de adquirir 14 Chinook de alcance extendido, contribuyendo con 151 millones de libras a la economía británica.
Collins Aerospace, RTX의 사업부문,이 1천9억 달러 계약을 미국 국방부로부터 획득하여 영국 왕립 공군의 H-47 치누크를 Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS)으로 업그레이드합니다. 이번 업그레이드는 영국 치누크를 미군 치누크와 호환 가능하게 만들어주며, 공유된 항공 전자 시스템과 디지털 조종석 디스플레이를 통해 이루어집니다. CAAS Flight2™ 시스템은 비용 효율적인 업그레이드와 유지 비용을 줄일 수 있는 개방형 모듈 시스템 접근 방식을 특징으로 합니다. 이 프로젝트는 영국이 14대의 장거리 치누크 구매를 발표한 것과 일치하며, 영국 경제에 151백만 파운드를 기여합니다.
Collins Aerospace, une entreprise de RTX, a obtenu un contrat de 19 millions de dollars du Département de la Défense pour moderniser les H-47 Chinook de la Royal Air Force britannique avec son système d'architecture avionique commun (CAAS). La modernisation rendra les Chinook britanniques interopérables avec les Chinook américains grâce à des systèmes avioniques partagés et des affichages numériques dans le cockpit. Le système CAAS Flight2™ présente une architecture à approche modulaire et ouverte qui permet des mises à niveau rentables et réduit les coûts d'entretien. Ce projet s'inscrit dans l'annonce récente du Royaume-Uni d'acheter 14 Chinook à portée étendue, contribuant ainsi à l'économie britannique à hauteur de 151 millions de livres.
Collins Aerospace, ein RTX-Geschäftsbereich, hat einen Vertrag über 19 Millionen Dollar vom Verteidigungsministerium erhalten, um die H-47 Chinooks der Royal Air Force des Vereinigten Königreichs mit seinem Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) aufzurüsten. Das Upgrade wird es den britischen Chinooks ermöglichen, mit den US-Chinooks durch gemeinsame Avioniksysteme und digitale Cockpitanzeigen interoperabel zu sein. Das CAAS Flight2™-System verfügt über eine modulare Architektur mit offener Systemansatz, der kosteneffiziente Upgrades und reduzierte Instandhaltungskosten ermöglicht. Das Projekt steht im Einklang mit der kürzlichen Ankündigung des Vereinigten Königreichs, 14 Chinooks mit erweiterter Reichweite zu kaufen, was 151 Millionen Pfund zur britischen Wirtschaft beiträgt.
- Secured $19 million contract for UK Chinook fleet upgrade
- System enables cost-effective upgrades and reduced sustainment costs
- Contract supports UK's £151 million investment in extended-range Chinooks
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The MOSA architecture is particularly noteworthy as it reduces long-term maintenance costs and enables future upgrades without complete system overhauls. This positions Collins Aerospace favorably for ongoing revenue streams through system updates and support services. While the contract value is relatively small compared to RTX's market cap, it strengthens their position in the critical military aviation systems market and could lead to follow-on opportunities with other NATO members seeking similar interoperability.
The CAAS implementation represents a significant technological advancement in military helicopter operations. The system's open architecture design is particularly valuable as it allows for rapid integration of new capabilities and cyber security updates - a critical feature in modern military operations. The standardization of cockpit systems between US and UK forces will reduce training costs and improve joint operation capabilities, especially in high-stress combat scenarios.
The contract's timing aligns with the UK's broader
Cockpit upgrade will increase collaboration, operational effectiveness and safety for
"Interoperability with our allies will be crucial in the future fight, particularly when it comes to maintaining air dominance," said Dave Schreck, vice president and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace. "Having the same battle-proven, modernized flight deck technology on both
CAAS's Flight2™ Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) architecture design integrates multiple communications, navigation and mission sensor subsystems through its flexible hardware and software. Its open systems architecture enables cost-effective system upgrades and enhancements, reducing total sustainment costs over a platform's life cycle.
As part of this contract Collins Aerospace will also be responsible for completing data analysis and testing whilst working with the
Earlier this year, the
Work on this contract will be conducted in
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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