Israel Aerospace Industries (Chalet A29) has introduced an open-architecture “generic” avionics system that supports rapid software and hardware development cycles. The Integrated Network Centric Terminal (INCT) allows non-original equipment manufacturers to integrate and develop new aircraft mission applications “with no effect on the basic aircraft avionics system infrastructure,” IAI said.
INCT includes a wide range of mission applications that are relevant for fourth- and fifth-generation systems, such as intelligence, targeting, connectivity, and networking navigation, and supports platforms including fighters, helicopters and unmanned aircraft.
“INCT is a flexible and modular, secure system that introduces new abilities to the world of enhanced mission applications,” said Benny Cohen, general manager of IAI’s Lahav division. “The system enables air forces to integrate software independently and to adapt quickly to the changes in mission requirements by using commercial software development tools with reduced lifecycle costs. We foresee many market opportunities.”
Separately, IAI announced a successful test of the medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) system it has developed with India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force. “The current tests validated all components of the weapon system to the satisfaction of the customer in the Indian Test Range,” IAI said. “Israeli specialists and Indian scientists participated in the test, along with Indian armed forces officers.”
IAI collaborated with Elta and Rafael for its component of the system and worked with India’s Tata, Bel, L&T, BDL and private vendors.
In another announcement, IAI said it has been selected as a core partner for two projects of the Clean Sky 2 joint technology initiative of the European Commission and aerospace industry. IAI will coordinate and lead the development of the “Opticoms” project for small-scale automation in aircraft manufacture; and the “ecoTECH” project to develop an innovative eco-friendly airframe.