Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Protected by IAI's Persistent Surveillance Radars
Jan 27, 2010
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) ELTA Systems Ltd., a group and wholly owned subsidiary of IAI, is providing its EL/M-2112 multi-mission radar to a European country to provide early warning to coalition forces in Afghanistan against enemy attacks. IAI was awarded a contract worth $7.5 million for providing the radars.
The EL/M-2112 features innovative advanced outstanding capabilities, including the ability to detect and track targets simultaneously, both on the ground and at sea. The radar, which is operational under all weather conditions, immediately detects, monitors, and tracks all ground moving targets and all sea targets (moving and stationary) in the region of interest. Targets may include walking persons, moving vehicles, and various vessels and boats at sea.
The EL/M-2112 version in use in Afghanistan has a detection range of 5,000m for rubber boats and moving persons, and 10,000m for small sailing boats and moving vehicles. The radar is embedded in an advanced surveillance system.
The radar features two stationary planar array antennas, each covering a sector of 90 degrees, thus achieving 180 degrees of simultaneous coverage. Full 360 degree coverage can be achieved either by adding more antennas or by placing the radar on a positioner.
About Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel Aerospace Industries is Israel's leading technological-industrial company, with approximately 17,400 employees.
IAI has gained worldwide recognition as a leading developer of aviation and aerospace technology in both military and civilian markets.
IAI provides the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and its foreign customers with unique, high-quality technological solutions that meet a wide range of needs on the ground, in the sea, in the air, in space and in the field of homeland security. IAI is a world leader in a wide range of advanced technologies, including the development, production, renovation, upgrading, repair and maintenance of aircraft, missiles, launchers, communications satellites, observation satellites and ground services, electronic systems, avionics systems, advanced radar, precision-guided munitions, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate VP for Communications
Tel: 03-935-8509
Fax: 03-935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
