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Ground Control System delivered to USAF

Mobile air traffic control system available worldwide
The ATNAVICS radar vehicle contains all the electronics and antennas for three radars (Image: Collins Aerospace)
The ATNAVICS radar vehicle contains all the electronics and antennas for three radars

Collins Aerospace has delivered vehicle-mounted air traffic control systems to the US. Air Force to provide air traffic management in the most contested environments.

The Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination Systems (ATNAVICS) units are full air traffic control systems that are easily transported to support more austere environments. The systems incorporate new primary surveillance radars, with significant range capabilities.

Philippe Limondin, vice president and general manager, Resilient Navigation Solutions, Collins Aerospace said, "These self-contained air traffic control systems can be set up quickly with a small crew. The system is designed to be a full-service air traffic system for those in the field to have surveillance, precision landing and identification-friend-or-foe capabilities at their fingertips."

The ATNAVICS radars provide air traffic services in inclement weather and adverse environments. The product features the latest transmitter technology to increase efficiency. 

ATNAVICS supports the US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment doctrine, providing expeditionary air traffic management, embedded mission command, and availability in highly contested environments.

ATNAVICS is currently in operations worldwide with the US Marine Corps, the US Army, the US Air Force, and is available for expanded global operations under direct commercial sales.