According to a press release published by Atos on January 10, 2022, Atos announces that it is supporting Dassault Aviation to develop and produce the inflight video system for its “Falcon Albatros”.
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Falcon 2000 XLS aircraft (Picture source: Dassault Aviation)
The latter is the future maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft of the French Naval Aviation. The “Albatros” is set to be commissioned in 2025 as part of the AVSIMAR program led by the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). The aircraft will leverage the capabilities of the French Navy, delivering homeland maritime protection and defense.
The AVSIMAR program provides a response to the challenges of French government action at sea. These include fighting pollution and trafficking, border surveillance and exclusion zones as well as search and rescue at sea. Spearheading the program, the Albatros is equipped with a next-generation mission system and high-performance sensors.
The aircraft features a multifunction radar, multispectral optronic turret, observation windows, a Search & Rescue (SAR) kit release system and dedicated communication systems. Combined, these sensors enable HD video and data streams, producing real-time analysis and fully enhancing tactical situation awareness.
Atos will manage the design and production of the inflight video system, which ensures the compression, distribution and transmission of various data and tactical videos on board while taking into account IT security issues.
The Falcon Albatros Dassault Aviation will be based on the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS that is a widebody aircraft offering 4,000 nm (7,410 km) range, unrivaled efficiency, and the ability to access short and challenging runways other jets run away from.
Designed to please even the most demanding of world travelers, it also offers exceptional mission flexibility, allowing you to hop between cities, cross continents, span oceans – and optimize your own capability to achieve more.
