Textron chosen for F-35 electronic warfare simulation deal

Textron has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide a simulation system for the F-35's electronic warfare equipment.

Textron will provide its Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS) for the F-35 Norwegian, Italian Reprogramming Lab (NIRL) located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, according to a company news release.

"The F-35 NIRL will utilize the A2PATS' unique capabilities to develop and validate aircraft software requirements," Textron said. "The A2PATS is recognized for providing industry-leading simulation capabilities in an affordable, modular and reconfigurable system. The A2PATS direct port architecture provides complete modularity, reduced life cycle costs and maximum system availability. It is ready to test well inside 30 minutes from a daily cold start, with every signal, across all frequencies and dynamic ranges, correctly aligned in frequency, phase, amplitude and time."

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