France Launches New Sigint Aircraft Program
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On February 28 the French Minister for the Armed Forces,
Florence Parly, announced a new strategic electronic intelligence aircraft
program to replace the two aging Transall C-160G Gabriel aircraft that
currently perform the mission for the Armée de l’Air. Known as Epicure, the
new aircraft will employ a Dassault Falcon business jet as its platform.
For several years, Dassault and
its primary electronics partner, Thales, have discussed a new signals
intelligence (Sigint) platform based on the Falcon series, noting that
electronics have shrunk in size, weight, and power requirements to the point
that systems with the capabilities of the Gabriel can be tailored to smaller
and more efficient business jets. Greater automation and datalinking
capability have also allowed crew sizes to be much reduced. Read More
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