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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

US aircraft carrier deadline gives JPALS new focus
The induction of USS Gerald Ford in 2014 has forced the long-delayed GPS-based joint precision approach and landing system (JPALS) program to start moving.

The relocation of the island towards the back of the ship meant that the existing SPN-46 precision approach radar cannot be used on the new ship.

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