Elbit Systems to Showcase Nano Spear and New Drone Detection Solution at Paris Air Show

Dark/Light Mode (16/06/23)  Elbit Systems has confirmed that it will showcase the Nano Spear at the Paris Airshow next week.

The Nano Spear has been designed as a countermeasure against radar-guided air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles that threaten aircrews and their platforms.

The expendable RF decoy, weighing less than 800 grams, uses the aircraft's existing dispensing system, and once launched, acts independently to lure away hostile radar-guided missiles.

The Nano Spear features an advanced digital receiver (DRFM) and a sophisticated EW technique generator. This cutting edge technology allows it to handle the most advanced radar threats.

Elbit Systems Nano Spear

The Nano Spear is part of the Self Protection Electronic Attack and Reconnaissance (SPEAR) product family, which includes the Micro Spear for very small installations; Light Spear for installation on medium-large sized helicopters and UAVs; and the Advanced Spear ECM Pod currently on contract for providing active self-protection for the C-390 transport aircraft.

New Electronic Warfare Capabilities

The company will also unveil a new Electronic Warfare (EW) capability at the Paris Airshow, as part of its Unified EW suite.

The new capability is provided via the digital Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), one part of Elbit's proven Airborne self-protection EW suites, and enables drone detection and identification.

Elbit's EW suite, operational on hundreds of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, comprises of an EW Controller, Digital Radar Warning Receiver, IR Missile Warning System (MWS), Laser Warning Systems (LWS), Counter Measure Dispenser System (CMDS), DIRCM and Electronic Counter Measure Jammer, operating individually or in concert; to provide maximum platform protection and aircrew survivability against advanced threats.

This new Radar Warning Receiver capability locates drones and classifies them as a threat, and provides an answer to dealing with one of the most increasing threats facing commercial and military aircraft today.

The ability to locate and classify drones as a threat is enabled by adding new processing capabilities to the Radar Warning Receiver digital receivers.

As part of an overall Electronic Warfare solution, the sensor continues to function as an Radar Warning Receiver sensor in parallel to the new capability, and enhances mission success for helicopters and transport aircraft.

In addition, the Radar Warning Receivers can be configured with another new capability, the ability to detect and geo-locate the Personal Location Beacon of ground forces or pilots located on the ground.

This capability means that any platform with a Radar Warning Receiver can perform this task, which saves time and resources that are critical in search and rescue missions.

Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, said, "We are proud to enable our customers high-end protection capabilities to increase their platform survivability and aircrew safety. We will continue to invest significant R&D efforts to supply the most advanced, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions guaranteeing comprehensive protection and mission success."

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