The United Arab Emirates' seven Eurocopter AS.565 Panther anti-surface-ship-warfare helicopters now on order are to be fitted with the Thomson-CSF helicopter self-protection system (HSPS). The HSPS incorporates wide-band-signals reception, instantaneous frequency measurement and system control.
According to Patrick Henin, assistant director of Thomson's Radar and Countermeasures division, this first HSPS export sale is regarded as a significant step forward.
Source: Flight International
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