Bombardier Defense and Leonardo announced of a collaborative phase to explore new opportunities in the maritime MMA (multi-mission aircraft) capabilities market in June, during the Paris Air Show, .
Both the parties signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess the possibility of responding to the growing demand for this broad range of air capabilities by integrating selected Leonardo systems onto the Bombardier Global 6500 twin-engine aircraft platform.
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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) now allows the parties to transform the aircraft into a next-generation maritime MMA system targeting the market's stringent requirements.
Therefore, the value proposition derives from a fusion of Leonardo's ATOS mission system with multi-mission versatility, integrating Leonardo's customizable mission sensors and installing them on Bombardier's platform to offer a comprehensive and integrated surveillance solution.
This could lead to the development of a specialized product offering, leveraging the integration of state-of-the-art acoustic, mission, and sensor systems for the task.
At the heart of the concept is the integration of Leonardo's combat-proven ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) mission system, renowned for its open architecture and multi-domain operability.
ATOS provides real-time data fusion and situational awareness by combining radar, EO/IR systems, electronic surveillance, and acoustic subsystems into a unified mission environment. This enables operators to rapidly detect, classify, and track surface and subsurface naval targets in congested or high-threat sea areas.
The Global 6500, with its 6,600 nautical mile range, advanced avionics suite, and high-altitude performance, offers a robust and adaptable airframe with significant internal space for the integration of the mission system, operator consoles, and onboard processing units.
