
Fairing   A part or structure that has a smooth, streamlined outline, used
to cover a non- streamlined object

FCS   Fire Control System

FLIR   Forward-Looking Infrared
GPS   Geographical Positioning System (formerly NAVSTAR)

GWS   Guided Weapon System
Harrier   Vertical takeoff and landing strike aircraft. Sea Harrier 
version fitted with Blue Fox radar; RAF GR3 version designed for ground 
attack role.

HARM   High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile

HE   High Explosive

HELO   Signifies a helicopter

Hercules   American-built C-130 transport aircraft extensively used by 
both Britain and Argentina

HMAS   Signifies an Australian naval craft
