Petards Joyce-Loebl Equipment utilised in Libya

13 June 2011

The French Air Force and British RAF were among allied forces using E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircrafts in recent operations over Libya.

NATO is performing the operation to enforce an arms embargo and no fly zone over Libya in support of UN Security Council Resolutions.

The aircrafts from both forces utilise Sentry-View 20 display units, designed and developed by Petards Joyce-Loebl. The high performance TFT-LCD display interfaces with the planes radar console graphics system.

Using the displays, operators are able to view a comprehensive air picture of the no-fly zone and enables COAC (Combined Air Operations Centre) to engage targets more accurately and effectively.

Rob Waddington, Petards Head of Defence & Security said; "It is fantastic to see the technology that Petards Joyce-Loebl have designed and developed being utilised in real operations that could help save hundreds of lives."

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