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Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Enhances Search and Rescue Operations with TrakkaBeam TLXc
Trakka Systems recently announced an ongoing partnership with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office located in Arizona. The most recent collaboration is the acquisition by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office of Trakka’s cutting-edge TrakkaBeam TLXc, which expands the range of Trakka C4ISR equipment utilized by the department and bolsters its capabilities in search and rescue (SAR) operations.
The TLXc, an advanced model of Trakka’s high-intensity search lights (HISL) series, introduces close-range camera-based situational awareness in electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) formats for the flight crew. This unit has been seamlessly integrated into the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office’s Huey helicopter, broadening the spectrum of Trakka’s mission systems present across their fleet. Pinal County’s fleet encompasses two OH-58s, one equipped with the TLX HISL and one with a total mission solution, which includes the TC-300, a 4-axis stabilized long- range EO/IR camera system, TLX searchlight, and Trakka’s TM-100 mapping and video management software. The fleet also includes a Cessna 206 outfitted with TrakkaMaps TM-100 equipment.
The acquisition of the TLXc has significantly enhanced Pinal County’s search and rescue operations and surveillance activities/capabilities, using its HISL and EO/IR technology. All Trakka products adhere to the highest aviation qualification standards, including DO-160 and Mil-Spec 810.
“The TrakkaBeam TLXc has been chosen to support the demanding mission requirements of Pinal County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue (SAR) helicopter,” stated Mike Kipphorn, director of business development, North America West at Trakka Systems. “The TLXc, with its easy-to-use multi- spectral filters and Long Wave IR camera, is a great fit for Pinal County’s mission.”
Poland Minister of Defense Visits Boeing Apache Site
Boeing recently hosted Poland’s Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak and his delegation at the Boeing Mesa site in Arizona. The minister met with Boeing leaders and toured the AH-64 Apache production line in celebration of Poland’s recent Apache selection.
Poland announced its intent last year to acquire 96 new Apache attack helicopters, followed by the U.S. government approving the foreign military sale in August 2023. As the world’s most capable and versatile attack helicopter, the AH-64 Apache will enhance Poland’s interoperability with the U.S. Army and NATO nations.
“We are working closely with both governments to finalize this sale and look forward to delivering the first Apache to Poland,” said Heidi Grant, president of business development for Boeing Defense, Space and Security. “Poland will become the second- largest Apache operator in the world, after the U.S. Army.”
Boeing has been building the AH-64 Apache for more than 40 years in Mesa, Arizona, and is capable of delivering 80 Apaches per year from its modern facility. There are currently more than 1,290 Apaches operating worldwide and supported by Boeing Global Services. The company has a diversified footprint in the state, including development of rotorcraft technologies and production of composite and electrical subassemblies. Boeing Mesa employs more than 4,800 employees and partners with 250 suppliers and vendors in Arizona.
“Our team is honored to host Minister Błaszczak and grateful for the trust Poland has placed in the AH-64 Apache to address their national security needs,” said Kathleen Jolivette, vice president and general manager, Vertical Lift. “This is a positive step toward Poland becoming the newest customer to operate the Apache.”
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