Posted on 12/04/2010 6:00:25 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) was selected by the U.S. Army to develop the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS). The company was awarded $88 million firm-fixed-price contract to develop and integrate the mission package, through the 24 month Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, delivering up to 10 EMARSS systems.
EMARSS addresses part of the operational requirements contemplated for the Aerial Common Sensor (ACS). It will be designed to operate as part of the Aerial Exploitation Battalions (AEB), which are assigned to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). When operated in support of theater commands, the collection of Intelligence, Surveillance and Renaissance (ISR) will be handled through centralized processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED). However, unlike the former ACS, EMARSS will also have a simultaneous capability to directly support tactical forces, transmitting critical full-motion video and intelligence products to engaged tactical forces.
(Excerpt) Read more at defense-update.com ...
Peeing more tax payers money away!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.