Siren Active RF Naval Decoy

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Siren is an active jammer deployed from standard RBOC decoy launcher on board the surface ships. The reaction time of the decoy is 7 seconds, which are required for the downloading of the threat’s identification profile, flying a rocket assisted trajectory over a distance of 10 miles, where the decoy is suspended under a parachute, and prepares a repertoire of deception and jamming signals tailored for anticipated specific threat. Utilizing a mirror like directional reflector, Siren scans the area for targets and when the target is located, it focuses its transmission at a narrow arc where the incoming threat is detected. Since the decoy is fired remotely from the ship, a home on jam countermeasures will also deviate the missile from its target.

Squadron Information Management Network – SIMNET

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Information Management Network
Implemented in F-16I Squadrons

The Negev Squadron will be the first unit to deploy the new Squadron Information Management Network (SIM Net), an advanced information recording and management network available for training and debriefing available at the squadron level. A network based mission debriefing system designed by RADA. SIM NET is composed of the Ground Debriefing Station (GDS), for aircrew debriefing, and the Maintenance Debriefing Station (MDS), for maintenance debriefing. Comprised of commercial PC-based system, GDS processes the flight data and operation parameters recorded during the flight and reproduce a graphic display of the actual air combat situation including all participating aircraft. This reproduction is fully synchronized with the video and audio recordings. The system can be used for multiple aircraft training, operational tactics training and safety events debriefing, as well as air-to-air and air-to-ground mission debriefing.

F-16I Maintenance Debriefing Systems: system incorporates two elements, one embedded in the flight data recorder, which tracks all the databus data flows, and the other – which process reconstructs, interprets the data and displays it to the maintenance teams, for evaluation of events and malfunctions experienced during the flight. The performance analysis is provided by the use of the data MARS flight data analysis software developed by Ampol Technologies. The system synchronizes and concurrently displays data from up to four video channels, four audio channels and four Mil1553 databus channels. The system will be integrated into all the operational aircraft and will also support the flight testing phase, and acceptance process of the first F-16I aircraft in Israel. Similar systems are also used for flight testing, on US Army helicopters and some USAF aircraft.

Wolf Multi-Purpose Armored Vehicle

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Jan 27, 2005

The Wolf, designed by RAFAEL and Hatechuf, is a common platform designed with an “open protected space” concept, which allows for a high degree of flexibility and configuration for a variety of missions. The Wolf was proposed as a protected troop carrier and command vehicle, designated logistics vehicle, rescue vehicle and protected ambulance. The vehicle offers a high level of protection and is approved by the Israel Defense Forces. The armor protection envelope can be built independently of the vehicle, and can be easily reinstalled on other vehicles of the same model.

Tactical C2 System

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A digital mobile ground C4I system, developed by Ness technology, provides tactical units and maneuver forces with access to images, maps etc, via ruggedized computers and hand held PDAs. The system enables field commanders to locate enemy targets and identify friendly forces in real time. Ness introduced special algorithms for decision support, including assessment of optimal forces for rapid response, and prediction of shortest rout. The system can be employed in command vehicles and with dismounted troops. The system utilizes a powerful mapping and graphic tool developed by Ness, navigation (GPS) and orientation module, rout planning and display and auto-centered moving map.

ShockRounds Electrical Shock Ammunition

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Jan 27, 2005

ShockRounds will pack a miniature electric shock mechanism into standard 37mm, 9mm and 12 gauge ammunition, including rubber or frangible bullet, offering non lethal capability at an effective range of 100 meters. The electrical shock is generated by the impact energy, which excites a piezoelectric crystal to deliver a shock of up to 175 joules (x6 more than conventional “electric fences”. This shock has enough energy to temporarily incapacitate the threat. The new ammunition could be tuned to generate for various degrees of shock upon impact, ranging from lower level jolt for riot deterrence, to a discharge designed to cause immediate and temporary incapacitation by disrupting the offender’s nervous system. The program is currently in a pre-prototype phase, after validating the technology and demonstrating the concept. According to plans, the system could mature within two years (end of 2007).

ShockRounds are being considered to be inserted into standard non lethal ammunition of various calibers from 37 to 9mm, fired from standard weapons, including multiple shots and automatic fire. The 37mm application could be compatible with police 37mm launchers. These munitions are non-penetrating and could be used for “behavior modifying” applications. Another application is the 12 gauge police-caliber rubber bullet. Since this bullet is designed to produce decreased wound, electrical shock effect could decrease the number of shots required to incapacitate a threat. 9mm or 10mm standard police-caliber bullets are both lethal munitions. They could be modified into less-lethal versions by using electrical shock effect. Since the stopping power of the new ammunition will not rely primarily on the pain or damage caused by a high velocity impact, but on the high voltage discharge, their velocity of the bullet could be reduced to optimal level that guarantee effective stabilization and performance at the required range.

Tactical C4ISR (RTC)

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The RAFAEL Tactical C⁴ISR (RTC) system provides tactical units with independent support for mission planning, navigation, situational awareness and target acquisition and engagement. Employed with mobile and dismounted forces, including Special Forces, the system can also interface with other systems in a wide area to establish large scale networking. The RTC links to standard combat net radios to access the network and transfer data between the network’s units. RTC provides battle management support including target acquisition, allocation and management of all firing assets under the commander’s control, as well as fire management and control of individual firing units such as anti-tank missiles. This application was formerly known as Spike C⁴I and was tested with Spike equipped units where it demonstrated how it can simplify the communications between different element in the group, increases the agility and precision of the supported forces, and accelerate the sensor-to-shooter cycle between reconnaissance and assault forces while minimizing the risk from fratricide “friendly fire”. The system can also integrate various sensor platforms including individual sights of the anti-tank weapons, UAVs and other airborne sensors, acoustic sensors and observation posts.

Spider Unattended Ground Sensor

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Spider is under development at Textron Systems and ATK under the Objective Force anti-personnel component program. The system is designed to protect friendly forces and shape the battlefield while minimizing risk to friendly troops and non-combatants. In January 2005 the US Army decided to accelerate fielding of the Matrix remote munitions control system, which is a lead-in version to the Spider. The Army awarded ATK Twenty-five Matrix systems to be delivered to U.S. forces and deployed in Iraq by June 2005. Matrix is a portable, reusable, soldier-in-the-loop system that can be used in either a lethal, or a non-lethal mode. The program is managed by Project Manager Close Combat Systems and the U.S. Army Armaments, Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC).

The Spider’s Munition Control Unit (MCU) is a pedestal fitted with six munitions launchers each covering a sector of 60 degrees, and a communications module which links the Spider with its remote operator. The MCU communicates with the Remote Control Unit (RCU) by direct wireless link, or via field communications repeaters. On operator command, the Spider autonomously deploys trip wires corresponding to each sector. When a trip wire is activated, a signal is sent from the sensing MCU to the Remote Control Unit (RCU).

Based on that signal, the operator’s own observation of the field, and other situational awareness and guidance from the chain of command, the operator can direct the detonation of the grenades associated with the trip wire detection. The operator may delay this action, to allow more intruders to penetrate further into the kill-zone and deploy multiple charges for maximum effect. Munitions include self-activated grenades, operator activated claymores or various non-lethal munitions. The MCU is powered by a replaceable battery and can sustain continuous operation for 30 days. The system can be recovered and replenished with new grenades after an engagement. The Spider can be deactivated on command, to enable safe recovery or passage of friendly forces. The RCU uses a rugged laptop computer equipped with a touch screen to provide full control of an area up to 1,500 meters deep. Each RCU enables the monitoring and activation of a single or multiple charges.

SPICE Aerial EO Weapon’s Guidance Kit

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SPICE precision guidance kit, is designed for the Mk-83 and Mk-84 type bombs, including IMI’s PB-500 and enhanced penetration bombs. The 4.2 meter long SPICE equipped bomb is capable of precision strike from a standoff range of up to 60 kilometers, when launched by F-16 class aircraft from an altitude of 42,000 feet. Target acquisition is relatively simple, as the pilot has to fly to a predestinated launch area, where he can select the specific target to be attacked from the SPICE memory. After launch, the weapon is navigated by means of GPS and Inertial Navigation System (INS) (Ring-Laser Gyro), to the target area, where the imaging sensor is activated, and adding scene matching to the weapon’s navigation.

The SPICE locates various reference points and correlates them to find the predicted location of the target even without GPS input. At the terminal homing phase, the weapon is guided exclusively by the electro-optical sensor, to overcome target location error and GPS jamming. Since SPICE is not dependent on laser designation, at close-in distances, the weapon recognizes the exact shape of the target, correlated with the 3D model stored in its memory, which was based on intelligence information.

SPICE’s attack profile can be set to dive steeply onto the target. As the target image gets larger, the weapon selects the exact aimpoint to assure high precision minimizing collateral damage. RAFAEL also offers an optional data-link to provide attack verification and initial battle damage assessment. Unlike many PGMs, the SPICE does not rely exclusively on 1760 bus, and therefore, can be employed on various types of aircraft. Several targets can be preloaded on each weapon. Targets data, flight path and scene details are stored on a detachable memory unit, which can be loaded on the weapon before takeoff. Prior to weapon release, the pilot selects the specific targets. As SPICE is independent of the aircraft data bus, it is autonomous from the aircraft software update cycles, and can enhance the operational capability of operational forces without special preparations and aircraft modifications.

ROEE Light Tele-Operated Robotic Weapon ATV Platform

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Jan 27, 2005

ROEE, a light weight tele-operated unmanned ground vehicle is being developed by the Israeli Technion Land Systems Division.

This radio controlled system operational system demonstrates high cross-country mobility and payload carrying of up to 500 kg, including a TV camera and weapons mount, such as the 0.5″ machine gun as demonstrated at LIC 2004.

The platform uses an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) chassis and carries a remotely controlled weapon mount and sensor payload. Both payloads can be separately controlled by the operator, or slaved to the camera line of sight. ROEE can rapidly deploy firing elements and sensors to positions located at high risk, exposed locations, thereby reducing the risk to soldiers without risking the mission. The robot can be integrated in a security system, as a part of perimeter defense system, or be deployed as an ambush platform, to monitor, and secure enemy susceptible movements paths.

Terrain Mapping Precision Targeting System

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Terrain Mapping guidance is used primarily for mid-course navigation, in most applications it is used with GPS and inertial navigation backup to provide autonomous, high precision navigation. The system scans and follows familiar ground contours, compared to digital map stored inside the weapon’s mission computer, to guide itself to the target. This method is especially effective in feature abundant terrain, where natural and man made elements such as roads, buildings, waterways and vegetation can be used for orientation.

Spectra composite armor modules

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Materials based on the Honeywell Spectra fiber are also used in various vehicular protection applications. Spectra Shield PCR designed from the Spectra fibers offers a floatable protection module, which almost does not absorb moisture – an important consideration for amphibious vehicle and floatable protection. The Spectra high strength polyethylene based fibers were introduced in the 1980s. It is 10 times stronger than steel, these are 40%, stronger than aramid fibers. The Spectra Shield is constructed from parallel strands of fibers held in place with a resin, every new layer is cross plied at right angles and the entire structure is fused into a composite structure under heat and pressure. The 3^rd generation Spectra Shield uses an integrated Ceradyne ceramic face plate, defeating high velocity AP rifle rounds. This type of protection is widely used in the Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) used with modern body armor.

Self Recharging Packages

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Jan 27, 2005

The US Army is funding development of photovoltaic technology by Konarka Technologies, providing lightweight, flexible and scalable source of renewable power. These new developments are utilizing nanotechnology and conducting polymers to convert sunlight as well as indoor, artificial light into direct current electrical power. The company uses unique, proprietary low-temperature production methods to put the photovoltaic cells onto flexible, lightweight plastics.
Cold-sintering process used in the production of the new cells, allows photovoltaic cell material to be coated onto flexible plastics, rather than on glass or silicon. Therefore, the product’s shell could be transformed into a renewable power source. Under the current program, Konarka will supply prototypes of modules that will demonstrate their ability to re-charge internal batteries and operate military equipment. Future implementation of these technologies include various self-powered electronics, structures and soldier’s uniforms that will generate power.

SPAR Gun Launched Beam-riding Anti-Tank Missile

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Jan 27, 2005

Diehl Munitionsysteme is developing a semi-autonomous beam-rider guided ammunition for tank guns, at caliber 105 / 120mm. The guidance will improve the hit probability of the SPAR and make it effective at ranges up to 5.5km. It will use a tandem shaped charge warhead with high penetration performance.

SPATEM – Active Protection System Suite from GIAT

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Jan 27, 2005

The French Department of Defense has awarded a technical evaluation study and R&D contract to GIAT, Thales and the Institute de Saint Louis to develop an active defense system for French future armored vehicles. The system is designed to detection threats at a distance of 50 meters, by electro-magnetic and IR sensors. Upon detection of a threat, the system launches a Rampe splinter charge, detonated at a close proximity to the incoming threat, destroying it at a distance of at least five meters from the protected platform. Sepatem is scheduled for demonstration by 2006 and subsequently will be installed on Leclerc and AMX-30B2 tanks, AMX-10RC and EBRC APCs.

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