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Lockheed Martin, KAI & Red 6 Announce Initial Augmented Reality Integration Work For T-50 Platform

Lockheed Martin, KAI & Red 6 Announce Initial Augmented Reality Integration Work For T-50 Platform

Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries, and Red 6 announced today that they have begun developing engineering solutions and a technology roadmap to establish a path for Red 6’s Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) implementation into the T-50 platform and associated ground-based training systems.

A T-50 demonstration and the Red 6 ATARS technology, which is electronically networked with the Lockheed Martin Prepar3D software simulation suite, are part of the initial technology integration. With the help of an early technical solution, Lockheed Martin and Red 6 gain more practice integrating simulations that may later be used as embedded training for the T-50 programme and ground-based training systems.

Comparison of the Tejas Mark1 vs korean T-50 Golden eagle(Opens in a new browser tab)

ATARS is an all-domain, multi-node augmented reality (AR) system that offers several users a full-featured outdoor synthetic training environment. Red 6 technology enables pilots to enter realistic, scalable in range and ratio, secure, simulated training environments while airborne in the most dynamic of outdoor environments, allowing them to experience the cognitive loads of physically flying airplanes while capturing the value of synthetics.

Burnett noted that the T-50 programme is still in demand on a global scale. For three upcoming missions—tactical training, adversary air support, and tactical fighter surrogate—Lockheed Martin has submitted the TF-50A variant to the U.S. Air Force’s trainer programme. With further upgrades like as radar, an electronic warfare system, a tactical data connection, and other features to suit Air Combat Command requirements, the TF-50A is outfitted as a light attack fighter/trainer.

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The TF-50N variant was another submission by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Navy’s trainer programme. A variety of U.S. Navy missions, such as pilot landing qualification, hostile air, training/chase, and tactical surrogate, can be successfully accomplished with the TF-50N’s special configuration.

Although the ATARS system is primarily intended for the T-50 programme, existing Lockheed Martin platforms like the F-16, F-22, and F-35 may potentially use it.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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