Elbit Systems, through its UAE subsidiary, will provide infrared-based laser protection systems, as well as electronic warfare (LA) systems for the United Arab Emirates Air Force's multifunctional refueling and transport aircraft.
Dirkam laser-based system, Photo: Elbit Systems
Under the $ 53 million contract, which will be executed over a five-year period, Elbit will provide a J-MUSIC self-defense system, which includes a passive infrared laser-based air alert system that will provide high levels of protection and redundancy. The company reports that they are witnesses There is a growing demand for this type of self-defense capabilities in light of the growing threat faced by aircraft from shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles.
About two months ago, Elbit Systems announced the establishment of a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates - Elbit Systems Emirates.
The subsidiary is designed to develop long-term collaborations with the UAE's military forces and to conduct processes of adapting technological solutions to the operational needs of end users and to lead technology transfer to local partners.
Dirkam systems - known as the Sky Shield in Israel - are laser systems against missiles of the most advanced of their kind in the world.
The system detects within a split second the firing of a shoulder-fired missile at the aircraft and launches a laser beam that neutralizes the missile.
The beam is launched to the top of the missile and incites it from the plane.
The four cameras provide 360-degree coverage, detect the launch and aim the laser beam at the missile's head and keep it away from the aircraft by disrupting the inhibition.
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