Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish defence electronics firm ASELSAN to explore a potential training system for the Royal Air Force under the Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT) programme.
The agreement will examine the RAF requirement for a Surface Electronic Warfare Threat (SEWT) training system, intended to provide simulation of modern integrated air defence systems in support of future operational training needs, according to the company.
Babcock said the partnership will focus on developing a joint approach aimed at delivering a realistic and scalable simulation capability reflecting the complexity of modern military flying operations.
Austin Lewis, Vice President Future Business at Babcock, said: “The demands on aircrew are ever increasing and we are focused on ensuring they have the best training to support these evolving needs. Through this MOU, we are exploring how our complementary strengths with ASELSAN could align to support the RAF’s future training requirements.”
He added: “This collaboration allows us to assess potential routes together, bringing technical insight and integrated systems expertise into a shared effort to understand how dependable training capabilities for aircrew could be shaped.”
Erhan Ülgen, Business Development and Marketing Director for Europe and America at ASELSAN, said: “ASELSAN is excited to establish and sustain a lasting partnership with Babcock supporting the SEWT as part of NGOT. Our globally tested and proven expertise in electronic warfare will create great value for the RAF and ensure readiness of air crews in the face of modern and future challenges.”
He added: “Bringing together ASELSAN and Babcock’s key strengths will secure a cutting edge and sustainable solution for the RAF’s training needs.”
Babcock said the system would provide advanced simulation of integrated air defence threats to help prepare aircrew for increasingly complex missions.
