Towhawk Aerial Sensor Completes Live-Fire Exercise

December 08 2008

USA

Irvine Sensors, in cooperation with Applied Research Associates of Albuquerque, N.M., has successfully demonstrated a new sensor system for the U.S. Army, reports the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based company.

The Towhawk unattended aerial sensor is designed to provide under-armor situational awareness to ground vehicle crews.

During live-fire exercises at Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Benning, Ga., Towhawk systems provided soldiers with situational updates, including the status of targets...

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