Harriers Go Digital: New technology allows Marine aircraft to expand mission

Mar 3, 2015 ASDNews Source : Naval Air Systems Command

A  U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier flew its first mission with the new BRU-70/A Digital Improved Triple Ejector Rack (DITER) in support of the U.S.-led campaign against ISIS in January.

A single aircraft delivered 50 percent of the Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) used during the insurgent airstrike due to the new rack.

Read more