NATO AGS: ACQUISITION OF THE MILITARY TYPE CERTIFICATION AND DELIVERY OF THE CALLSIGN FOR THE AIRCREWS

Two key milestones achieved thanks to Italian contribution to the program

25th October 2019

Source: General Office of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Author: Public Information Office - Rome

Two key milestones achieved thanks to Italian contribution to the program On Friday, October 25, at the Aviator’s House, the award ceremony took place. Military Type Certification (MTC) and of the communication of callsign (radio nominative) designated for the aircraft of the program AGS (Alliance Ground Surveillance) of the Atlantic Alliance. The NATO AGS program, structured around APR HALE aircraft (High Altitude Long Endurance) and on various land systems, it stems from an initiative of 15 Allied Nations, within which Italy plays a primary role, as the third contributing country (after the United States and Germany), and Host Nation, a fundamental role in terms of logistical, infrastructural and technical-operational support.