operational requirements. This platform’s participation provided valuable
insights into operational procedures.
The host nation, Czech Republic, contributed the robust and reliable Mi-17 and Mi-171 Soviet-designed helicopters alongside the Polish-manufactured W-3A Sokół. This variety of Eastern European platforms provided valuable diversity in operational techniques and maintenance procedures, contributing to the knowledge-sharing objectives of the exercise.
The Austrian Cessna Skylane fixed-wing participation added an essential dimension to the exercise, representing critical airborne coordination and command capabilities.
advanced SAR technologies and
Galileo Integration and Advanced Technology Enhancement
The integration of Galileo positioning technology represented a significant advancement in European SAR capabilities and strategic technological autonomy. The European Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) provides enhanced precision, reliability and security compared to other global positioning systems, particularly in the challenging environments typically encountered in SAR operations.
The exercise provided valuable opportunities to evaluate the practical interoperability of Galileo systems with existing aircraft navigation equipment across different European helicopter platforms and manufacturers. This crucial assessment was essential for ensuring standardized operational procedures across multinational operations, while maintaining necessary compatibility with legacy navigation systems still in operational service with some participating nations.
Real Rescue Showcases Drill Motto
Norwegian fisherman Jon-Atle Bjørnø was in distress in the Barents Sea last February when his ship sank during bad weather. His rescue highlights the lifesaving effectiveness of Galileo and this year’s drill motto, “That Others May Live.”
Bjørnø activated his Galileo beacon, then all he could do was wait in the freezing water. Suddenly he heard what felt like “the choir of angels,” which were the powerful engines of a helicopter approaching. “I suddenly relaxed, even if that sounds weird,” Bjørnø said. “I realized it might end well after all.”
The rescue was performed by a Norwegian AW101 Merlin helicopter from the 330th squadron based at Banak Air Base (ICAO: ENNA). The response time from the moment the beacon was activated was approximately 20 minutes. The quick response was a result of the helicopter being on an exercise approximately 10 minutes away, a fortunate circumstance as a typical response from that air base would require more than one hour.
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