Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a contract to supply a Multi-Sensor Multi-Mission Radar (MS-MMR) system to bolster the air defense capabilities of a European nation. This ESM-enhanced radar sensor, which has been developed and manufactured by IAI’s ELTA Systems, is designed to enhance situational awareness and threat detection.
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MS-MMR présentation by IAI manufacturer (Picture source Israel aerospace industry )
This announcement was made by Adi Dulberg, vice president and general manager of IAI ELTA’s Intelligence, without precision which European partner will use MS-MMR. This Multi-mission radar system could be used with active systems in Israel, meaning Patriots, Arrow, or the non-exported Iron Dome.
MS-MMR comprises an Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system (ELL-8385) integrated into the MMR (ELM-2084). The passive ESM sensor greatly enhances the radar’s ability to detect and recognize airborne threats. By identifying the threat’s electromagnetic signature, ESM classifies and identifies the targets that the radar detects. In addition, it assists in discriminating between multiple targets that are too close to each other, and can also sense emitting targets with a low radar cross section (RCS). ESM effectively increases the radar’s range and detection performance. By combining radar and ESM data, tracking accuracy can also be improved. The MS-MMR thereby provides the air defense system with a richer and more effective Air-Situational Picture (ASP). It shortens operators’ response times to unidentified targets and prevents errors that could arise from incorrect identification of neutral parties.
“The combination of passive ESM and active radar is the optimal combined sensor for air defence, boosting the ability to detect and identify airborne threats throughout the arena,” said Adi Dulberg, vice president and general manager of IAI ELTA’s Intelligence, Communications, and Electronic Warfare Division. “The combined active-passive Air Situational Picture will enhance our customer’s security by providing their air defence system with the best possible threat intelligence.”
Defense News April 2024
