EADS Defence & Security (DS) in Munich (Germany) will modernize the identification systems of the Bulgarian armed forces in order to avoid friendly fire and increase air traffic security.

Identification systems automatically exchange data such as origin, course or speed thus enabling precise identification.This data exchange in the military field is based upon encrypted signals which cannot be analyzed or jammed by hostile forces.

"Due to the increasing complexity of combat situations and scenarios, identification is today an existential matter during all military operations," explained Bernd Wenzler, CEO of DE. "And thanks to those equipment, Bulgaria will be able to actively participate in future NATO operations."

DE has delivered many IFF systems to several NATO nations for ground and naval applications. Furthermore EADS Defence & Security is also active in the field of civil Air Traffic Control.

Defence Electronics is an intergarted activity of EADS Defence & Security (DS). DS is a system solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services.

(Source: Company)