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Boeing Awarded US Army Contract for Next Generation Diagnostic Tool

The Next Generation Automated Test System (NGATS) provides immediate solutions, fault diagnosis for more than 100 components, eliminating manual troubleshooting and disassembly of components By Joseph Macey / 02 Feb 2023

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The US Army has selected Boeing to produce additional Next Generation Automated Test System (NGATS) units with a contract award worth up to $92 million over three years.

NGATS is a single, mobile diagnostic tool that provides real-time testing in the field. The system provides immediate solutions, enabling automated fault diagnostics of more than 100 components. NGATS eliminates manual troubleshooting and disassembly of components which reduce labor hours. NGATS aids in avoiding lead times that come with ordering parts and possible depot-level maintenance.

John Chicoli, director of Boeing Global Services, Vertical Lift and Special Operations, said: “This award demonstrates that NGATS is becoming the standard for fix effectiveness and readiness in the field, enabling operations in a contested logistics environment.”

In addition to army platforms such as the M1A2 SEP V2/V3/V4, M1A1 Abrams tank, M2A3 Bradley, and M1126 Stryker vehicles, these versatile units will be used in 2023 on M109A7 Paladin and the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. A similar test program set is being developed by Boeing to address no evidence of failure issues while maintaining readiness on the AH-64 Apache.

Posted by Joseph Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Defense Advancement, where he has focused on emerging defense technologies since joining in 2022. His expertise spans tactical UAS, rugged computing, and Satellite Communication Systems. After graduating in Journalism from Falmouth University, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism background enhances both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to provide insightful, authoritative analysis of the latest trends shaping the defense industry. Connect
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