Steve Nichols
Elisra Electronic Systems from Israel is a major supplier of electronic warfare (EW) systems to all branches of Israel's defence forces.
Now the company, displaying at Exterior 22, is building a strong reputation with other worldwide customers too.
Forces operating in areas where radar-guided surface-to-air missiles (SAM), anti-aircraft batteries and interceptors aircraft are prevalent are turning to Elisra for its advanced infra-red (IR) radar and laser detection systems.
Elisra's EW suite for Israel's F-151 strike aircraft is already in production and incorporates radar warning receiver (RWR), chaff and flare dispensers and an active jammer.
Its SPS-1000V-5 RWR system has also been selected for Royal Australian Air Force C-130H aircraft.
A self-protection package for helicopters is also on offer and includes RWR, laser warning system (LWS) and Passive All-Threat Warning System (PAWS), plus an active, multi-jamming subsystem. This is already seeing service with the Israeli air force and other nations and is suitable for Apache, Cobra and Black Hawk helicopters.
Missiles
The PAWS system uses passive IR sensors to detect the heat of incoming missiles. It can distinguish missiles from other signals by looking at the trajectory and closing velocity of the heat source. It can be linked to a chaff and flare system for automated defence.
The Royal Australian Navy recently selected Elisra to supply an airborne detection system. Its AES-210/E provides automatic detection, measurement, identification and geolocation of radars from ground-based, ship-borne and airborne weapon systems.
Designed to co-exist with on-board radars and avionic systems, it has already been installed on several types of aircraft including Sea Sprite, SeaHawk, King Air B200/B200T, Falcon 20, Learjet 36A and Dornier 228.
Elisra has supplied four generations of shipborne EW systems to the Israeli navy's fast attack boats and corvettes and has recently received a number of orders for advanced systems including contracts for the supply of EW suites for Venezuelan navy frigates.
Source: Flight Daily News
