APRIL - 2023AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM9INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) AIRCRAFT ARE VITAL FOR SUPPORTING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF NATIONS PROMOTING PEACEAircraft. Applying a keen understanding of Bombardier's aircraft platforms and their impressive capabilities, he is navigating the waypoints to position the new division as the provider of choice in the U.S., Canada and globally.Bombardier Defense, launched in 2022, was born out of decades of experience providing special mission platforms for the most demanding assignments, ranging from urgent humanitarian assistance, head-of-state transport, Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), airspace calibration, infrastructure validation and border patrol. Defense needs are significantly different from traditional business jet customers and the Bombardier Challenger and Global platforms offer the best aircraft for a wide range of missions. The division's flexible offerings and collaborative ways of working with customers through extensive in-house design, build, test, and certification capabilities is unmatched.Creating a practical, functional airframe for a specific mission requires an intelligent approach, ingenuity, and imagination, which the Bombardier Defense team has in abundance. The defined requirements of the operators INTRODUCING Bombardier Defenseproven experience to deliver a product that meets them. With a rich history of programs completed, and more currently underway, Bombardier Defense is especially proud to support the US Air Force with a modified Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft acting as a sophisticated airborne tactical communications system. With a service ceiling of up to 51,000ft and flight endurance of over 12 hours the mission is to provide reliable, uninterrupted datalink and voice networks in mountainous and challenging terrain between distinct platforms and operators who may otherwise be unable to communicate. The first E-11A aircraft, as it is designated when configured with Northrop Grumman's Battlefield Airborne Communications Node has already been delivered, with a further five options at a value of up to $465 million U.S. This is just one example of how a business aircraft can be adapted to another role in a cost effective and timely manner.Steve and his colleagues are promoting Bombardier's portfolio of products and capabilities for special mission purposes around the world. The applications range from surveillance to medical evacuations, to multi-mission aircraft. The solutions are developed in partnership with mission equipment providers around the world and often with local partnerships. Steve's team is building on existing relationships and identifying and implementing new business opportunities to continue the growth of Bombardier Defense.This breadth of knowledge, experience and innovation capability will ensure that Bombardier Defense is well positioned to rapidly respond to customer needs. The Bombardier Defense division harnesses all the company's existing capabilities and delivers industry-leading solutions to a global customer base in a cost effective and collaborative manner.Bombardier aircraft already represent best-in-class power, range, reliability, endurance, and payload capability. The creation of Bombardier Defense ensures the right aircraft for the mission will be available to strategic operators worldwide. and their equipment are the primary considerations. Factors such as platform stability, electrical power, cooling, long endurance missions, extreme environmental conditions, and integration with civilian and military airspace are all design drivers. Bombardier Defense understands the interdependencies of those needs and has the
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