General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide a specialised Acoustic Post-Flight Analysis (PFA) system for the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.
Awarded through Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), the MoD’s procurement body, this contract will enable advanced data processing and exploitation capabilities to support anti-submarine warfare operations.
The system will facilitate the replay and detailed analysis of full-mission data, incorporating an acoustic range prediction tool that enables Poseidon operators to conduct thorough assessments of the latest acoustic intelligence. This system is designed to enhance tactical preparedness and provide rapid briefing capabilities for subsequent missions.
“We are proud to continue our relationship with the Royal Air Force,” stated Tony Morris, Vice President of Air and Naval Systems at General Dynamics Mission Systems–International. “Our acoustics processing technology will strengthen operational readiness and offer a tactical edge against modern submerged threats.”
Malcolm French, leader of the Poseidon Delivery Team at DE&S, highlighted the system’s strategic value: “This Post Flight Analysis tool marks a significant enhancement in our Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) capability for the UK Poseidon fleet.”
The MoD will procure three PFA units from General Dynamics, one of which will be installed at RAF Lossiemouth, with two deployable kits to provide flexible support. The contract also includes ongoing repair and maintenance services
Soon we will hear about another flop from general dynamics 😒
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Will this system facilitate data fusion and analysis in conjunction w/ T-26 sonar data? Perhaps a deployable system could be hosted onboard the lead T-26, during Ops? 🤔