“VUIT-2 has proven its worth in combat operations,” said Col. Eric Peterson, brigade commander of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB). The 1-10 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), a component of the 10th CAB, was the first VUIT-2-equipped unit and deployed with the system in late 2008. VUIT-2 provides Apache aircrews with real-time streaming battlefield video and metadata from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on cockpit multi-purpose displays, enhancing situational awareness, providing real-time intelligence validation, reducing the sensor-to-shooter timeline and improving effectiveness against time-critical targets. VUIT-2 can transmit Apache and UAS video via a mini-tactical common data link to Soldiers on the ground equipped with One System Remote Video Terminals, allowing for faster confirmation and positive target identification. Once accurately confirmed, Apache aircrews can engage targets with precision missiles or other weapon systems. The VUIT-2 kit-based system is also compatible with multiple aviation platforms. The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.3 million contract for Phase 2 nonrecurring engineering in December 2008.
Satnews Daily
February 23rd, 2009
Apaches To Acquire Real-TIme Battlefield Streaming From UAS
Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Video from Unmanned Aerial Systems for Interoperability Teaming – Level 2 (VUITTM-2) for Apache technology recently began operational use in theater. The VUIT-2 system advanced from design to production in less than seven months to accommodate a rapid fielding request from the U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff.
“VUIT-2 has proven its worth in combat operations,” said Col. Eric Peterson, brigade commander of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB). The 1-10 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), a component of the 10th CAB, was the first VUIT-2-equipped unit and deployed with the system in late 2008. VUIT-2 provides Apache aircrews with real-time streaming battlefield video and metadata from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on cockpit multi-purpose displays, enhancing situational awareness, providing real-time intelligence validation, reducing the sensor-to-shooter timeline and improving effectiveness against time-critical targets. VUIT-2 can transmit Apache and UAS video via a mini-tactical common data link to Soldiers on the ground equipped with One System Remote Video Terminals, allowing for faster confirmation and positive target identification. Once accurately confirmed, Apache aircrews can engage targets with precision missiles or other weapon systems. The VUIT-2 kit-based system is also compatible with multiple aviation platforms. The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.3 million contract for Phase 2 nonrecurring engineering in December 2008.
“VUIT-2 has proven its worth in combat operations,” said Col. Eric Peterson, brigade commander of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB). The 1-10 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), a component of the 10th CAB, was the first VUIT-2-equipped unit and deployed with the system in late 2008. VUIT-2 provides Apache aircrews with real-time streaming battlefield video and metadata from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on cockpit multi-purpose displays, enhancing situational awareness, providing real-time intelligence validation, reducing the sensor-to-shooter timeline and improving effectiveness against time-critical targets. VUIT-2 can transmit Apache and UAS video via a mini-tactical common data link to Soldiers on the ground equipped with One System Remote Video Terminals, allowing for faster confirmation and positive target identification. Once accurately confirmed, Apache aircrews can engage targets with precision missiles or other weapon systems. The VUIT-2 kit-based system is also compatible with multiple aviation platforms. The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.3 million contract for Phase 2 nonrecurring engineering in December 2008.