US Air Force, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE: Managed by Aeronautical Systems Center, the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) is a promising concept that provides a safe, rapid and accurate high-altitude delivery system to resupply warriors on the ground with needed supplies and equipment.
Utilizing a steerable canopy, electro-mechanical steering actuators, an airborne guidance unit and mission-planning hardware and software, JPADS provides a feasible delivery system that protects ground troops, aircraft, aircrew and supplies more effectively.
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