BAE SYSTEMS Battle-Tested Hostile Artillery Locating System "HALO" On Display At IDEX 2005
11 Feb 2005
BAE Systems Avionics will demonstrate its world class battle winning Hostile Artillery Locating System (HALO) at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2005) in Abu Dhabi this week.
HALO will be demonstrated in a force protection role and delegates will see how the system uses sophisticated acoustic detection technology to identify enemy artillery sources, to locate explosions and to detect any hostile firing near to friendly forces.
The system is robust, effective and practical and is operational in three countries. HALO has been successfully deployed in combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, peacekeeping missions in Bosnia and Kosovo have benefited from this unique capability.
The system uses the latest passive technology to locate hostile attacks at both short and long range, with conventional and unconventional weapons. The system provides 24 hour all weather all round early warning and target acquisition. There is no requirement for routine maintenance or servicing of the system which has proved that it can operate for thousands of hours without a break.
HALO is accurate to 50-100metres (usually better) at a stated range of 10 kilometres and is both covert and easy to deploy. In combat conditions, HALO has been reported as being effective at locating hostile artillery at ranges of up to 56km. It provides accurate battlefield coverage over large areas (typically over 2,000 square kilometers) and is effective in mountainous, urban and flat terrain. Because it uses many Sensor Posts, it can function even if one or more of its posts are compromised.
Commenting on the effectiveness of HALO in comparison to weapon locating radar, a British Army spokesperson said, In this environment (Peace Support Operations) HALO is by far the more reliable system. Radar is useful for adjusting our own fire. You should not view HALO as purely a counter battery system, because it is not, it is a force protection system.
Roy Pilkington, Head of Sales and Marketing said: HALO has proved very useful to our customers in conflicts worldwide and really is one of our biggest success stories. We are immensely proud of its proven capability. This system has exceeded our expectations and we are very pleased to be able to demonstrate it at IDEX 2005.
HALO can be viewed at the UK Ministry of Defence Export Services Organisation stand as well as on the BAE Systems stand.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
About BAE SYSTEMS Avionics:
BAE Systems Avionics is one of Europe's leading avionics companies, and the UK' s foremost supplier of electronic systems for military platforms in the air, at sea and on land. With its head office at Basildon in the UK, the Avionics organisation has major sites in southern England and Scotland. The Group employs 4,900 people.
For further information, please contact:
Jane Macfarlane, External Communications Manager, BAE Systems Avionics Group
Tel: +44 (0) 131 343 8993 Mob: +44 (0) 7736 810172
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