| ID | 131713 |
| Title Proper | Lightweight firestorm under development of FACs |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pengelley, Rupert |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A lighter and more user friendly version of the FireStrom integrated targeting system for precision artillery and close air support is being developed by Rockwell Collins, UK, which plans to demonstrate a prototype at the end of 2014. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.47, No.6; June 2014: p.6 |
| Journal Source | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.47, No.6; June 2014: p.6 |
| Key Words | FireStrom System ; Weapons ; Artillery System ; Future Weapons ; Arms Industry ; Rockwell Collins - Arms Industry ; United Kingdom - UK ; Integrated Targeting System - ITS ; GPS System ; Forward Air Controller - FAC ; Augmentation System ; Air Defence ; Air Support ; Royal Air Force - UK |