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Israel Unveils New Drone Detection Radar System at US Defense Expo
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil its new POINT@AIR tactical radar system at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C. The system is designed to detect and track low-altitude threats, including drones, as well as maritime and ground targets.
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- 01Israel Aerospace Industries will debut its POINT@AIR tactical radar system at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, D.C.
- 02The radar system is mounted on a compact, mobile aerostat to overcome ground-level terrain obstructions.
- 03POINT@AIR is designed to detect and track low-altitude threats, including drones, alongside maritime and ground targets.
- 04The system utilizes advanced AESA technology and is based on the ELM-2083 radar family.
- 05It provides continuous 360-degree spatial coverage, long-range detection, and multi-target prioritization.
- 06The system is built for rapid deployment and continuous operation without relying on fixed infrastructure.
- 07IAI executives stated the technology enhances military situational awareness and extends reaction times for ground forces.
The radar is mounted on a compact, mobile aerostat, which is a balloon platform. This elevated positioning allows the system to extend its line of sight beyond ground-level terrain and obstacles, enabling earlier detection of low-flying threats and providing ground forces with crucial reaction time.
Based on the ELM-2083 radar family, POINT@AIR utilizes Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology. It offers long-range detection, continuous tracking, and 360-degree spatial coverage. The system can prioritize multiple targets simultaneously and integrate with command-and-control networks.
Designed for rapid deployment and continuous operation, the mobile system operates without relying on fixed infrastructure. IAI President and CEO Guy Bar Lev and executive Dror Bar emphasized that the system's compact and flexible design enhances situational awareness and defense capabilities in varied operational environments.
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