Defending the expensive UAV from threats

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 Elbit EW and Sigint division – Elisra, will unveil at the Air Salon in Paris an Electronic

Warfare (EW) system, adapted for unmanned aircraft (UAV). The SPS-65V5 system, used for self defense and improving the survivability capabilities of the UAV, is based on Elisra`s rich experience in development of similar systems installed on a variety of operational platforms (fighter jets, helicopters and transport airplanes) of customers, in the Israeli  Air Force and all over the world.  

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Edgar Maimon, CEO if Elisra, said that along with the growth in worldwide use of unmanned air systems, there is a growing demand for development of survivability capabilities for these platforms, that will defend the mission and the platforms themselves, with the variety of unique and precious systems they are bearing. Maimon added that the new defense system will contribute also to the intelligence collection capabilities of the UAV, thanks to the various sensors comprising it. He noted, that the system, as well as other Elisra systems intended for UAVs, complement other activities taking place in Elbit Systems in this area, enabling to offer customers a generic suit of solutions answering the needs of the survivability and intelligence layer.

The self defense system for UAVs is based on the SPS65-V5 system built in a modular way, enabling adding/removal of capabilities according to operational needs of the user and mission constraints. The system is adapted for Unmanned Air Systems in the aspects of Size Weight and Power (SWaP), and enables installation on a variety of platforms from tactical size up to HALE.