The National Aeronautic Association announced that the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) Team is the recipient of the 2018 Robert J. Collier Trophy for “successfully completing a rapid design, integration and flight test of critical, lifesaving technology for the worldwide [Lockheed Martin] F-35 fleet.”
F-35 Auto GCAS Technology Wins Collier Trophy
Key Takeaways:
- The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) Team was awarded the 2018 Robert J. Collier Trophy.
- They were recognized for successfully developing and integrating Auto GCAS, a critical, lifesaving technology for the F-35 fleet.
- Auto GCAS is an automated system designed to prevent F-35 fighter jets from colliding with the ground.
- This "game-changing advance in safety" was a collaborative effort involving Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and other organizations.
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