WEAPONS (AIR DEFENCE)

Israel | Aerostat Early Warning Radar

The IAI ELTA ELM-2083 is a highly effective early warning radar system designed for air defense, utilizing an aerostat platform for enhanced operational capabilities. This solid-state L-Band Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) radar offers long-range detection and comprehensive airspace control, significantly improving the performance of ground-based air defense networks. With its elevated sensor advantage, the ELM-2083 leverages ELTA's extensive expertise in surveillance radars and cutting-edge phased array technology, ensuring reliable and accurate monitoring of aerial threats.

Israel | Space Guard

IAI Space Guard is a cutting-edge S-band radar system designed for long-range detection and tracking of space objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). With the increasing prevalence of space debris resulting from defunct satellites and rockets, Space Guard provides essential Space Situational Awareness (SSA) by detecting, tracking, identifying, and cataloging these objects. Utilizing advanced Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) technology with Gallium Nitride (GaN) RF modules, the system employs sophisticated algorithms and digital beamforming to effectively discriminate between operational satellites and debris. Its wide beam coverage allows for monitoring a vast volume of space while tracking multiple objects simultaneously. Additionally, Space Guard seamlessly integrates with existing customer databases and command and control systems, enhancing overall space traffic management and ensuring the safety of ongoing space operations.

Israel | OTH-B

The OTH-B Early Warning Radar (ELM-2040) by IAI is a cutting-edge backscatter radar system designed for the early warning, tracking, and cueing of long-range ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, as well as Air Breathing Targets (ABT) and Sea Surface Targets. Capable of detecting targets at distances exceeding thousands of kilometers, the ELM-2040 utilizes advanced digital AESA technology and innovative sky wave over-the-horizon techniques, reflecting decades of expertise from ELTA in radar system design and development. This sophisticated radar solution enhances situational awareness and operational readiness in complex defense environments.

Israel | ESM/ELINT System

The IAI ELTA ELL-8385 is a cutting-edge Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) system, expertly designed to navigate the complexities of modern dense radar environments. With capabilities for long-range, high-endurance missions, the ELL-8385 effectively searches, intercepts, measures, locates, analyzes, classifies, and monitors a wide array of radar transmissions from ground, airborne, and naval sources. It excels in handling high mobility and rapidly changing signal parameters, ensuring comprehensive situational awareness. The system's primary function is to generate real-time intelligence reports, including an Electronic Order of Battle (EOB), providing both tactical and strategic insights that integrate seamlessly into national intelligence frameworks.

Israel | Air Defense Command and Control System

The Air Defense Command and Control System (ADCCS) is a state-of-the-art solution designed to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness in air defense operations. This advanced system integrates various sensors, communication networks, and command protocols to provide real-time data and analytics, enabling military forces to detect, track, and engage aerial threats efficiently. With its user-friendly interface and robust architecture, ADCCS supports seamless coordination among multiple units, ensuring a rapid response to evolving threats while maintaining the highest levels of security and reliability. Ideal for modern defense environments, the ADCCS is essential for achieving air superiority and safeguarding national interests.

Israel | Super Vulcan

The Super Vulcan is an advanced electro-optical fire control system developed by IAI, designed to enhance the capabilities of the Vulcan/SAM/M113 launcher. Equipped with the Eagle-Eye Optronic Fire Control System, it features sophisticated TV and FLIR target auto-tracking capabilities, significantly improving the effectiveness of M113, Vulcan, and Stinger missile launchers. The Super Vulcan facilitates unit-level fire coordination and management, integrating seamlessly with sectorial air surveillance radar to create a comprehensive air target picture. This integration allows for early detection of incoming threats, enhancing the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the weapon system in combat scenarios.

Israel | Green Lotus-Tactical Air & Ground Situational Awareness

The IAI Green Lotus ELI-2139 is an advanced multi-mission, multi-sensor system tailored for tactical air and ground surveillance, force protection, Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD), Counter-UAS (C-UAS), and Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) operations. This innovative solution integrates a variety of ELTA's active and passive sensors, enabling mobile forces to automatically detect, track, classify, identify, and verify a diverse range of aerial targets such as fighter aircraft, helicopters, drones, and low Radar Cross Section (RCS) threats like missiles and artillery shells. Additionally, it effectively classifies ground targets including vehicles and slow-moving individuals. All sensor data is processed through a unified command and control console that utilizes AI to enhance detection and situational awareness, providing users with a comprehensive Situational Awareness Picture (SAP) for precise target acquisition. The system's modular design allows for efficient sharing of power and communication among co-located sensors.

Israel | Tactical 3D Air Defense Radar

The ELM-2106NG Defense Radar by IAI ELTA is a state-of-the-art tactical 3D air defense system designed to detect a diverse range of airborne platforms, including low-altitude high-speed fighter aircraft, hovering helicopters, UAVs, and low-speed ultra-lights. This advanced radar offers precise measurements of range, azimuth, and elevation for each target, enabling it to differentiate between fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters while classifying helicopters based on rotor rotation rate. The ELM-2106NG can function as a local air defense system, a gap filler for main air defense systems, or as a search radar supporting anti-aircraft weapon systems. With impressive detection ranges—up to 100 km for instrumental targets and 40-60 km for fighter aircraft—it operates efficiently under various environmental conditions. Weighing 170 kg and requiring 20-32 Volts DC power, the radar boasts a high mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1500 hours and a low mean time to repair (MTTR) of just 20 minutes, making it a reliable choice for modern defense applications.

Israel | BARAK MX System

The BARAK MX Integrated Air Defence System by IAI is a state-of-the-art, network-centric solution designed to address a wide range of aerial threats, including drones and tactical ballistic missiles. With its advanced open system architecture and modular design, the BARAK MX seamlessly integrates various sensors, battle management systems, and high-performance interceptors, ensuring both current and future operational effectiveness against evolving threats. Its unique connectivity capabilities allow for the expansion of defended areas by interconnecting multiple units, enabling enhanced collaboration among fire units to engage targets beyond their individual reach. This comprehensive approach not only enhances the operational capabilities of armed forces but also facilitates the integration of ground-based and naval air defenses into a cohesive defense strategy.

Israel | Arrow 2

The Arrow 2 interceptor is a cutting-edge component of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), recognized as the world's first operational, national stand-alone anti-tactical ballistic missile (ATBM) defense system. This advanced missile interceptor is engineered to detect, track, and neutralize incoming tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs) using the sophisticated ELM-2080 Green Pine Radar System. Capable of intercepting missiles traveling at speeds of up to 2 miles per second (3 km/s), the Arrow 2 provides comprehensive protection for strategic assets, military forces, and civilian populations against a variety of missile threats. Its proven effectiveness is underscored by successful deployments against Scud and Shahab-3 missiles, solidifying its role as a vital asset in modern air defense strategies.

Israel | Arrow 3

The Arrow 3 interceptor is a cutting-edge anti-ballistic missile defense system that forms a crucial part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), recognized as the world's first operational, stand-alone defense mechanism against tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs). Designed to detect, track, intercept, and destroy incoming missiles, the Arrow 3 excels in neutralizing threats carrying various warheads over extensive areas, thereby safeguarding strategic assets and civilian populations. This innovative interceptor is specifically engineered to tackle advanced, long-range threats, particularly those equipped with weapons of mass destruction. Its seamless integration with existing Arrow systems enhances engagement capabilities, making it a vital component of Israel's defense strategy. The Arrow 3 has demonstrated its effectiveness in combat, successfully intercepting numerous ballistic missiles during the recent "Iron Swords" War (2023-2024), thereby ensuring the security of Israeli skies and its citizens.

Israel | MegaPOP

MegaPOP is an ultra-long range multi-spectral electro-optical system designed for comprehensive border protection and control in today's complex battlefield environments. With the ability to conduct 24/7 surveillance, MegaPOP enhances situational awareness for homeland security and defense forces by integrating multiple advanced sensors, including thermal, color daylight HD, and HD SWIR channels. This system is particularly effective for land applications such as marine and land border monitoring, as well as securing sensitive facilities. Its continuous zoom capability ensures high-quality video output even in challenging visual conditions, making it an essential tool for any operational mission requiring extended surveillance performance and high-definition imaging.

United States | Identification Friend or Foe

The Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system by CAES is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the positive identification of airborne, sea-going, and land-based vehicles, particularly in military environments where minimizing fratricide is crucial. The Hawk IFF exemplifies this innovation with its compact design, weighing only 7.6 ounces and achieving a size, weight, and power (SWaP) reduction of 20 times compared to traditional systems. This miniaturization caters to the growing demand for small form factor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while ensuring compatibility with legacy IFF systems (Modes 1, 2, 3A/C, S) and meeting the emerging requirements for Mode 5 data encryption. Additionally, the Hawk IFF supports compliance with FAA mandates for Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS–B), making it an ideal choice for both military and civilian operators seeking advanced identification capabilities in modern aviation platforms.

United States | Helix

CAES Helix Antennas are engineered with over 60 years of expertise in antenna design, offering exceptional performance for modern electronic warfare systems. Available in both normal and axial modes, these antennas are recognized as standard equipment globally, ensuring reliable and effective communication in critical operations. Their robust construction and advanced technology make them ideal for a variety of applications, providing the versatility and reliability needed in today’s demanding environments.

United States | Horn/Notch Antennas

The CAES Horn/Notch Antennas are designed for high-performance applications, offering a range of models to suit various frequency needs. The antennas operate across frequency ranges from 0.5 to 12.4 GHz, with linear and slant-linear polarization options available. Key specifications include gain values from 6.0 to 17.0 dBi, azimuth beamwidths ranging from 30 to 50 degrees, and elevation beamwidths between 30 and 45 degrees. With compact sizes, such as the H1734 measuring 15.44 x 19.13 x 12.13 inches and the H-1479 at 7.93 x 9.75 x 6.40 inches, these antennas are ideal for diverse applications in telecommunications and radar systems, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.