Rafael Unveils New Multi-Layered Naval Defense System in Paris
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israeli defense firm Rafael has unveiled a new multi-layered naval defense system, including C-Dome and a laser system, at a Paris exhibition. This presentation is notable as France had previously limited Israeli defense industry displays. The system integrates naval Iron Dome, laser interception, and electronic warfare to counter various aerial threats for naval vessels.
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- Rafael unveiled a new multi-layered naval defense system in Paris, France.
- The system includes C-Dome, a laser defense layer named Or Eitan, and electronic warfare.
- This is a significant move, as France had previously restricted Israeli defense industry exhibits.
- C-Dome is the naval version of the Iron Dome, already operational with the Israeli Navy.
- Or Eitan uses high-energy lasers to intercept drones and other aerial threats.
- The system draws on decades of Israeli operational experience in air defense.
Israeli defense contractor Rafael is showcasing its new multi-layered naval defense system at an exhibition in Paris, France. This marks a significant development, as previous years saw French authorities restrict the display of Israeli defense industries at similar events.
The system, presented on French soil, integrates a naval Iron Dome (C-Dome), a laser-based system called "Or Eitan," and electronic warfare capabilities. Rafael stated that the naval air defense concept draws on decades of operational experience in developing Israel's multi-layered air defense array, as well as lessons learned from recent conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
The C-Dome, the naval version of the Iron Dome, provides air defense using interceptors and is already in operational use with the Israeli Navy. It is designed to be integrated into existing ship radar and combat management systems and can be fitted onto various vessel sizes.
The "Or Eitan" system is a high-energy laser defense layer specifically adapted for maritime environments. It is capable of intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles and other aerial threats with high precision and low cost per interception. Its integration alongside C-Dome allows interceptors to be reserved for more complex threats.
Electronic warfare capabilities complement the system by providing a "soft kill" defense layer, which deals with threats in the electromagnetic spectrum to protect vessels and their crews.
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