Russian Helos' New Facelift.Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI IAI Infection And Immunity (journal) IAI International Alliance for Interoperability IAI Institut für Angewandte Informatik IAI Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research IAI International Association for Identification ) has developed a modular tactical upgrade package for modernising the Indian Air Force's Russian MI-8 and MI-17 assault helicopters, which were manufactured in the thousands and many of which require upgrading to enable them to effectively operate in modern battlefield conditions. IAI will co-operate closely with Hal, the local Indian aircraft industry, to customise the package in accordance with Indian Air Force The Indian Air Force (भारतीय वायु सेना : Bharatiya Vayu Sena) is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the requirements. IAI's tactical upgrade package includes a modular avionics system based on the "glass cockpit A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic instrument displays. A relatively recent development, glass cockpits are highly sought-after upgrades from traditional cockpits. " concept, effectively transforming the old cockpit into a modern computerised crew station, and includes multifunction electronic displays that enable pilots to receive information specific to current mission segments. An electronic warfare Noun 1. electronic warfare - military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum EW military action, action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" suite and a flexible armament package round-out the upgrade. The electronics used utilise subsystems designed for the Russian MI-35 and KA-50-2, thereby achieving a common architecture for both assault and attack helicopters A helicopter specifically designed to employ various weapons to attack and destroy enemy targets. . |
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