Elbit's Soufa Avionics, Weapons Package Front Runner for Air Force MRCA Contract

Elbit's Soufa Avionics, Weapons Package Front Runner for Air Force MRCA Contract

The Israeli Soufa Avionics Package and Weapons Systems package are confirmed to be top contenders for the Indian Air Force's 126 MultiRole Combat Aircraft.These systems are being considered regardless of whichever fighter jet wins the M-MRCA contract. In addition an Indian Air Force team has visited Israel to test and witness trials of the same. India Defence (www.india-defence.com) has got this confirmed from Indian Government and Defense Industry sources.Soufa AvionicsThe package consists of an advanced avionics suite including general avionics computer, colour display processors and interfaces all produced by Elbit Systems. The communications systems include a Rafael UHF/VHF radio and an HF radio, Elta satellite communications and an IAI integrated tactical video data link.The navigation system includes a combined ring laser gyro inertial navigation system and global positioning system (RLGINS/GPS) and a digital terrain system. Rafael developed the algorithms for the digital terrain system.While the Israeli product is deemed highly off in New Delhi, proper procedures and competitive trials will, however, be undertaken as per official procedure.