Australian Software Chosen by U.S. Military for Unmanned Aircraft
U.S. Reaps Benefits of Australian Expertise
Software developed by award-winning Australian IT company Absolute Data Group (ADG) has continued to impress international organisations, with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) being the latest to benefit from its cutting-edge solutions.
U.S. defence contractor, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., has selected ADG’s content delivery solution to provide interactive electronic technical manuals for the Air Force’s new unmanned aerial system (UAS), the MQ-9 Reaper.
The S1000D software, known as R4i CSDB, means that the USAF can now supplement its traditional high-quality printed manuals with more efficient, interactive, electronic manuals to allow personnel to maintain and repair the new UAS easily.
“R4i essentially creates ‘smart’ maintenance and operational applications that can link manuals, training modules, video and audio to stores systems for parts availability and information,” said Tammy Halter, CEO, ADG.
“This is important because field personnel need easy access to an enormous amount of technical information. The R4i application allows them to access what they need on the run and in several formats.”
ADG is becoming a household name amongst defence, automotive and IT leaders, not just in Australia, but throughout the world, said Tammy.
“It’s exciting to see ADG technology being used all around the world by some of the biggest organisations and for very important projects,” she said.
“Large organisations and defence departments internationally are choosing R4i because it’s more cutting-edge, cost-effective, quicker to implement and higher on features compared to other products available. Customers also trust in ADG’s heritage of working with SGML, XML, Defence, Aerospace and Airline requirements for the last 15 years.”
R4i is currently in use by Australian Aerospace, Australian Defence Industries, Australian Submarine Corporation, the Australian Army, Boeing and Virgin Blue Airlines.
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About the MQ-9 Reaper
Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned aerial system developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and is currently operational with the U.S. Air Force, NASA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection and has been acquired by the U.S. Navy and the Royal Air Force.
The remotely operated aircraft is the Air Force’s first purpose-designed hunter-killer UAS designed for long-endurance high-altitude armed reconnaissance and surveillance.
The MQ-9 Reaper design utilizes a 900 shaft-horsepower turboprop engine that allows the aircraft to carry 10 times more ordnance and cruise at twice the speed of its predecessor, the MQ-1 Predator.
The aircraft can carry a variety of weapons, such as air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles and bombs.
About Absolute Data Group
Founded in 1997, ADG provides organisations with the tools, training and services to manage their business-critical information requirements. ADG’s award-winning software helps organisations create, manage and deliver essential business information, including technical documentation such as maintenance manuals and operating procedures. ADG also offers software designed to help organisations create catalogues, directories and listings vital to their sales and marketing requirements.
ADG’s client list includes ADI Limited, AirServices Australia, Audi, Australian Aerospace, Boeing, Brisbane Airport Corporation, Daimler Chrysler/Jeep, Australian Department of Defence, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Lexis Nexis, Mitsubishi Motors, Qantas, Saab Systems, Telstra, Tenix Defence, Toyota, Unisys, Virgin Blue and Vodafone. Please visit www.absolutedata.com.
For further information, please contact Tammy Halter, CEO, Absolute Data Group,
Tel: (07) 3832 6888, or E-mail: thalter@absolutedata.com.
Tags: CSDB, Defence Aerospace, IETM, IETP, R4i, R4i Viewer, S1000D