Curtiss-Wright Engineered Arresting Systems (ESCO) is the strongest designer and manufacturer of land-based aircraft arresting systems in the world by a wide margin, having produced over 90% of the world’s arresting systems.
2024-02-26
ESCO provides a wide variety of arresting systems, including cable arresting systems, net barriers, and mobile arresting systems, and is the preferred choice for over 80 militaries around the world for emergency aircraft arresting systems, with over 125,000 successful arrestments to date.
SABER new member of Humvee family in the desert.
Test drives at Silver Lake Sand Dunes near Detroit
2024-02-12
This time, tests in desert conditions, SABER, the new Humvee family, easily overcomes difficult conditions, it’s nice to see.
EMERGENCY ARRESTMENT – CALM DOWN, IT’S ONLY EXERCISE
2023-11-02
Specialists from the Toruń Aviation Technology Workshop completed in the 32nd AFB overhaul and modernization of the first BAK-12 SmartArrest® aircraft arresting system produced by ESCO Engineered Arresting Systems. Certification testing of the system was performed with F-16 arrestments. Tests were carried out in the presence of MMC Consulting sp z o. o. representative and representatives of the Infrastructure Inspectorate of the Armed Forces – agency acting as the Expert Institution for the equipment.
Runway Safe’s arresting system EMAS, is expected to be perfect when an imperfect event occurs.
2023-09-22
Safety is our mission! Our priority is to improve airport operational safety in the event of an aircraft runway excursion. Excursions are the most common type of aviation accident worldwide. Almost one out of four aviation accidents involve a runway excursion. However, excursions are one of the few accident types where the airport operator has an influence on the outcome.
F-35 tougher than we thought. The Norwegians proved it
2023-09-25
Norwegian F-35As landed and took off from road airfields for the first time in history. This is the first case of such use of aircraft of this type. Until now, it was believed that the F-35 was a delicate machine and required extensive infrastructure.
PAS2023: Extensive US Armed Forces Exhibitionn
2023-06-29
At this year’s Paris Air Show, a particularly large exhibition of equipment was presented by the United States Armed Forces. It seems that this time it was not only about the promotion of military equipment manufactured overseas, but also about a kind of show of strength by the USA, which is currently strongly involved in Europe in connection with Russian aggression in Ukraine.
On May 15-17 this year The Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology organized the EKSPLOBALIS 2023 conference. The event was held under the motto “Innovations of military technology on the modern battlefield”.
2023-06-22
During the conference, many companies presented their products and the progress of research and development work. Among them was the MMC Consulting company together with AM General, whose offer in the field of modernization of the HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, commonly known as Humvee) family and a new product, i.e. the Humvee Saber, was presented by its president, Iwona Moraczewska.
AM General producer of JLTV. Oshkosh’s appeal denied.
2023-06-20
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected Oshkosh Defense’s protest over the award of a $10 billion contract by the U.S. Army to AM General to manufacture JLTV vehicles, Defense News reported.
GAO denies Oshkosh’s protest over $9.7 billion JLTV contract
2023-06-12
After AM General won a new contract over incumbent Oshkosh Defense in February, Oshkosh filed a protest, saying it had “significant concerns” about the award process.
WASHINGTON — The Army has been cleared to proceed with its new $9.7 billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) production deal with AM General, after the Government Accountability Office announced today it is denying incumbent Oshkosh Defense’s protest.
AM General with a contract for JLTV
2023-06-04
U.S. Army Contracts Command signs contract with AM General for the supply of JLTVs and their trailers for a total value of USD 4.65 billion
Portarrest®P-IV mobile aircraft emergency arresting system
2023-05-29
Portarrest®P-IV mobile aircraft emergency arresting system manufactured by Engineered Arresting Systems ESCO secure another group of USAF F-16 aircraft landing at the airport in Bydgoszcz. The aircraft will undergo airframe inspection at Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2. Aircraft arresting system Portarrest®P-IV , e.g. thanks to which it was possible to receive these aircrafts at the airport in Bydgoszcz, have been secured by the 31st Tactical Air Base in Krzesiny, and have been operated by the AFB staff. Thanks to ESCO systems, Polish industry can also support allied forces.
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Production of Polish F-35s commenced
2023-04-13
The first F-35 Lightning II from Lockheed Martin for the Polish Air Force has formally entered production on the F-35 center airframe assembly line in Marietta, Georgia, aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin has announced. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was invited to the event.
The real dimension of Air Policing. F-35A and MiG-29 operating from Malbork
2023-03-23
Operating the most modern NATO multi-role aircraft at the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Malbork is possible, among others, due to installed aircraft emergency arresting systems.
Two hook/cable aircraft arresting systems manufactured by Engineered Arresting Systems – ESCO were installed at the Malbork AFB in 2004, as part of the NSIP program in connection with the introduction of F-16 fighters to the Polish Air Force.
These were BAK-12 aircraft arresting systems standard for USAF and NATO .In the years 2014 – 2015, the control system was modernized. Modern SmartArrest® systems was implemented.To this day, the systems have safely, with full effectiveness, arrested allied fighters in need.
Instagram – mon_gov_pl profile of the Ministry of National Defense and A2A session made during the presence in Poland of F-35 aircraft from the Netherlands, which operate in the Polish sky as part of the Enhanced Air Policing mission.
2023-03-22
F-35 and session A2A
Air to air session made during the presence in Poland of F-35 aircraft from the Netherlands, which operate in the Polish sky as part of the Enhanced Air Policing mission.
Instagram – FlyFast profile shows dangerous work on aircraft carrier landing systems
2023-03-22
We know when the first FA-50 will arrive
2023-03-07
The first two aircraft are to be delivered by the manufacturer – Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) – in August, although it is not known when they will undergo technical acceptance and officially enter the service of the Polish Armed Forces.
The FA-50 aircraft were purchased on September 16, 2022 for the equivalent of USD 3 billion (PLN 17.4 billion gross). A total of 48 aircraft were ordered for this money, to be delivered between 2023 and 2028.
Humvee SABER vehicle with loitering ammunition launcher and anti-drone system
2023-03-07
AM General announced the promotion of the Humvee Saber vehicle outside of the United States in order to find new customers for its solution. This decision is related to the receipt of an order by the company for the supply of multi-purpose JLTV vehicles for the US Army.
After upset win, AM General moves ahead with JLTV A2 production facility
2023-03-02
Meanwhile, the Army awaits word on whether Oshkosh Defense will protest multi-billion-dollar deal, potentially delaying the JLTV timeline.
Polish MoD acquisitions of US defense equipment
2023-02-20
Although large contracts from the United States are primarily a matter of recent years, purchases in the USA have a much longer history. In 2002, out of three offers for a multi-role combat aircraft, the Ministry of National Defense recognized the offer of the US government as the most advantageous. Poland bought 48 F-16 C/D Block 50/52 aircraft, including 36 single and 12 two-seaters. The price of aircraft, technical support and training amounted to over USD 3.5 billion. The procedure was then called the “tender of the century” and was related to the offset.
AM General Awarded 5-Year, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles Recompete Contract
2023-02-10
The Army awarded AM General — a requirements contract with five base years plus five one-year optional ordering periods to provide 20,682 JLTVs and 9,8333 trailers for the joint force as well as foreign customers.
AM General Awarded 5-Year, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles Recompete Contract
2023-02-09
South Bend, Ind., February 9, 2023 – The U.S. Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal today awarded leading global military mobility solutions provider, AM General, a 5-year (plus 5-year option) contract to manufacture an estimated 20,000 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) along with approximately 10,000 trailers and includes implementation of technology enhancements for delivery to the US Armed Forces.
F35 in Malbork AFB
2023-01-30
Dutch F-35s have already landed in Poland, eight aircrafts will be stationed at the Malbork AFB. The first four will oversee the airspace of NATO’s Eastern flank, and the next four will be used in an allied training program to increase NATO’s presence on the eastern flank, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced.
Spare parts for aircraft arresting systems
2023-01-11
On 9th January 2023, 3 Regional Logistic Base in Krakow informed on awarding a contract to MMC Consulting sp. z o.o. a company regarding spare parts dedicated to aircraft arresting systems (manufactured by Engineered Arresting Systems ESCO) operated in Polish military air bases.
F-16 aircraft handed over flight control to an artificial intelligence system
2023-01-09
The U.S. Air Force reported that during one December 2022 flight over the Mojave Desert, a pilot flying a highly modified F-16 aircraft handed over flight control to an artificial intelligence system that piloted the plane autonomously.
Polish Air Force in 2022 [REPORT]
2022-12-30
When in a dozen or so years someone will describe the history of Polish military aviation, the year 2022 will certainly be an important turning point for them. It was in this year that many ground-breaking purchasing decisions were made and commissioning of new generation systems purchased in recent years began. It is also worth emphasizing that deliveries under some programs were also successfully completed.
The Polish Air Force remained very busy in 2022, with Polish air bases and air traffic controllers dealing with significantly increased aircraft traffic. In connection with the war in Ukraine, dozens of allied combat aircraft appeared over Poland, sent here to Polish bases in order to strengthen the protection of the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Alliance against air threats. Therefore, NATO aerial refueling and reconnaissance planes often appeared over Poland, often looking with their sensors hundreds of kilometers to the east.
It has been announced that another batch of Cougar H 4×4 MRAP
2022-12-27
It has been announced that another batch of Cougar H 4×4 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles has been delivered to Poland, amounting to 60 vehicles. The vehicles will now undergo a process of adaptation to the requirements of the Polish Land Forces by repainting and installing the required peacetime traffic adaptation elements, including modification of the turntable to instal Polish UKM-2000 and WKM-B guns.
Polish plants have started service of American F-16s
2022-11-16
On November 14th, 2022 the first American multi-role F-16 arrived at the Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze in Bydgoszcz.
The repair of this aircraft – damaged during landing – starts a new chapter at WZL in Bydgoszcz – repair of USAF F-16s.
All take-off and landing operations of these aircraft performed at the airport in Bydgoszcz for the needs of WZL will be secured by a mobile emergency aircraft arresting system BAK-12/Portarrest P-IV manufactured by the US company Engineered Arresting Systems /ESCO/. The system was relocated from one of the air bases of the Polish Air Force. The personnel of the Aviation Technology Workshops in Toruń (IWsp SZ) will be responsible for the installation of the system on the runway, and maintenance shall be provided by the air base personnel.
The Ministry of National Defence’s purchasing plans for 2023
2022-11-02
The national defence expenditure for 2023 – almost 100 billion PLN. 31. International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO promises to be hugely interesting.
The plans of the Ministry of National Defence related to the implementation of operational programs will certainly trigger the interest of the MSPO exhibitors. The expenses amount to PLN 16.243 billion.
“Sometimes it’s good to be arrested.” Support for the Polish F-35 [INTERVIEW]]
2022-10-19
Defence24 talks to Iwona Moraczewska, CEO of MMC Consulting sp. z o.o. The theme is emergency braking systems for military aircraft, including the latest solutions adapted to the needs of the 5th generation F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Soon they will be in Polish military bases.
Maciej Szopa: What does your company, MMC Consulting, specialize in?
Iwona Moraczewska: Our company has existed since 1994. In the initial period of our activity, as a representative in Poland, we supported foreign defense industry companies that wanted to enter Poland, a market that was completely unknown to them at that time. Hence the word “Consulting” in the name of the company. We helped them to discern in that situation and over the years we developed the business.
Contract for BAK-12 Operation and Maintenance Training
2022-09-25
On 23rd September 2022, 3 Regional Logistic Base in Kraków informed on awarding a contract to MMC Consulting sp. z o.o. regarding aircraft arresting systems BAK-12 Operation and Maintenance Training dedicated to the Polish Armed Forces Personnel.
Cougars Received by the 18th Mechanized Division of the Polish Army
2022-08-11
The 52nd Repair Battalion based in Czarne has finalized a training course for the drivers of the 18th Mechanized Division who are going to operate the 4×4 Cougar MRAP vehicles, recently delivered to Poland. They also underwent paint jobs and overhauls.
The Cougar vehicles delivered in late June are currently undergoing repainting or set up of the Polish communication systems so that they are tailored to comply with the requirements of the Polish Armed Forces. Training of maintenance personnel and drivers also had a key meaning – making it possible to rapidly commission the new vehicles in the military. As announced by the 18th Mechanized Division via its social media channels, the soldiers have just accomplished a relevant training course in this area, while the vehicles are soon to be received.
Chain Reaction: The Barrier Between Life and Deathk
2021-09-02
The Chain Reaction article, published in The MATS Flyer, August 1955, highlighted the first time a land-based aircraft arrestment occurred. Following lessons learned during the Korean War, a need for a reliable land-based aircraft arresting system (AAS) arose.
The Korean War presented tremendous challenges for USAF engineers. Between World War II and the Korean War, several new aircraft were introduced into the inventory. The newer aircraft required longer and wider runways, larger taxiways and parking aprons, and more stringent design criteria for gradients, clear zones, and pavement thickness. Larger fuel storage and munitions facilities, as well as more maintenance and support facilities, were needed. Engineers had to accommodate ever-larger cargo aircraft and jet aircraft.
MOD: First Hummer in the collection of the Museum of the Polish Army
2013-07-13
Warsaw – In connection with the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO structures and the 90th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and Poland, the first Hummer HMMWV M1151 will be delivered to the Polish Army Museum – informed the Press and Information Department of the Ministry of National Defense. The vehicle will be handed over by the US Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe. The deposited vehicle is the first one to go to the Polish museum. The owner of the vehicle is its manufacturer – AM General Corporation. The history of the Humvee began in the late 1970s, when the US Army launched a competition for a new universal utility vehicle; the project was called High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle – HMMWV for short. The Humvee was officially accepted into service with the US Army in 1984, when the first batch of 55,000 vehicles was ordered, worth $1.2 billion.
HMMWV in the Polish Army
2012-10-09
After the collapse of the Warsaw Pact, the collapse of the USSR and Poland’s accession to NATO in 1999, it became clear that the military markets of the West would open up to the Polish Armed Forces. So far, when the country’s policy was directed towards the pro-Russian side, the basic equipment of the Polish army was the equipment developed by our then eastern “allies”. To this day, we have the opportunity to meet remnants from that period on training grounds and in units all over Poland, in the form of well-known UAZs, Ural or Kraz trucks. This picture, however, slowly, precisely since 1999, began to change. Starting from individual equipment of special units, through MRAP vehicles in Afghanistan, and ending with multi-role F-16 or C-130 transport aircraft, the Polish Armed Forces more and more often use equipment used by other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. One of the effects of cooperation with the most important member of this system – the United States, was the receipt of over two hundred of the most famous modern military off-road vehicles, the heroes of the text below, i.e. HMMWV vehicles.
F-16 aircraft vs. investment in airports
2011-05-01
The introduction of modern F-16 multi-role aircraft into the armament of the Polish Air Force entailed the need to acquire modern stationary and mobile systems securing the landing of these aircraft in emergency situations.
Such requirements are met by the BAK-12 systems adopted by the US Air Force and most NATO countries, manufactured by the American company Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation (ESCO) belonging to ZODIAC AEROSPACE groups.
