BAM, together with Trakka Systems, has been awarded a four year contract to upgrade the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board’s three Leonardo AW139 helicopters. The contract, awarded under “Purchase of Helicopters SAR Mission Equipment and System Integration” (reference No. 310561).
The aircraft will be equipped with advanced mission systems that will significantly enhance their capabilities for border and maritime patrol, surveillance, and search and rescue operations. The upgrades will improve situational awareness, operational effectiveness, and mission response capability, enabling crews to perform their duties more safely and efficiently.
This project further strengthens the successful partnership between BAM and Trakka Systems in delivering advanced airborne mission solutions for public safety and government operators.
The Contract is financed by the Cohesion Fund project (2021-2027.2.03.23-0017), “Increasing Maritime Rescue Capability”, and co-financed by the Estonian state budget.
About BAM
BAM is a full-service aviation organization specializing in aircraft maintenance, design and production, avionics, and mission critical aircraft modifications. With extensive experience supporting government, commercial, and special mission operators, BAM delivers certified solutions that range from aircraft upgrades and mission system integration to ongoing maintenance and operational support.
About Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems provides advanced multi sensor, gyro stabilized surveillance camera systems, searchlights, and mission management technologies for law enforcement, public safety, defense, and search and rescue operators worldwide.
Key Capabilities
· Long range day and night surveillance using gyro stabilized EO/IR sensor systems.
· Maritime patrol and border surveillance with real time target detection and tracking.
· Integrated Mission Management System (MMS) providing sensor control, mission planning, situational awareness, recording, and replay functions.
· Dedicated cabin mission console and cockpit mission display for enhanced crew coordination.
· Airborne phone detection and location capability to support search and rescue missions.
· Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver for vessel identification and maritime domain awareness.
· ADS-B In capability for enhanced air traffic awareness.
· HD digital video recording and mission data storage.
· LTE/4G connectivity for real time information exchange and operational coordination.
· NVG compatible operation for day, night, and adverse weather missions.
· HTAWS (Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System) providing advanced terrain and obstacle awareness to enhance flight safety during low level, night, and adverse weather operations
Mission Roles
· Search and Rescue (SAR)
· Maritime Surveillance
· Border Security and Patrol
· Law Enforcement Support
· Missing Person Search
· Vessel Tracking and Monitoring
· Environmental and Incident Response Operations