02-19-2008, 10:02 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--><b>IAF's missile warning system to be tested in four months</b>
A missile warning system, being jointly developed by the Indian Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) and European defence and aerospace consortium EADS for the Indian Air Force, will be tested in the next four months.
"The deliveries are complete, the integration tests in DARE's multi-sensor self protection suite have already been conducted and will be tested in several platforms. The tests will be terminated in the course of the next four months," EADS' Head of Communications Theodor Benien told PTI in the ongoing Defence Expo here.
The partners are developing jointly the missile warning system based on EADS' proven warning sensor MILDS AN/AAR-60 and integrated into the existing multi-sensor warning system of the Indian armed force.
As part of the agreement, EADS in a first step is delivering 36 sensors for further integration and development.
"India is a priority country for EADS offers market potential and solid aerospace and defence competences. This project is a clear signal of commitment to India, not only as a market but also as an industrial partner.
"EADS and Indian government are poised to strengthen their cooperation in the highly sensitive field of electronic warfare," he said.
The MILDS AN/AAR-60 is an advanced, passive imaging sensor which detects and tracks the UV emissions of approaching missiles, including the most prevalent threat of heat seeking shoulder launched Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS).
The system provides full coverage, a low false alarm and maximum warning time to enable the deployment of counter- measures such as chaff/flares. With a very low false alarm rate and fast detection combined with automatic initiation of counter-measures, MILDS AN/AAR-60 relieves the pilot's workload in time critical situations and ensures the safe return of both crew and aircraft.
The sensor has been sold in more than 5,600 units across the globe and is in service aboard a huge variety of rotary wing and wide body aircraft, a version of fighter aircraft is under development.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
A missile warning system, being jointly developed by the Indian Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) and European defence and aerospace consortium EADS for the Indian Air Force, will be tested in the next four months.
"The deliveries are complete, the integration tests in DARE's multi-sensor self protection suite have already been conducted and will be tested in several platforms. The tests will be terminated in the course of the next four months," EADS' Head of Communications Theodor Benien told PTI in the ongoing Defence Expo here.
The partners are developing jointly the missile warning system based on EADS' proven warning sensor MILDS AN/AAR-60 and integrated into the existing multi-sensor warning system of the Indian armed force.
As part of the agreement, EADS in a first step is delivering 36 sensors for further integration and development.
"India is a priority country for EADS offers market potential and solid aerospace and defence competences. This project is a clear signal of commitment to India, not only as a market but also as an industrial partner.
"EADS and Indian government are poised to strengthen their cooperation in the highly sensitive field of electronic warfare," he said.
The MILDS AN/AAR-60 is an advanced, passive imaging sensor which detects and tracks the UV emissions of approaching missiles, including the most prevalent threat of heat seeking shoulder launched Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS).
The system provides full coverage, a low false alarm and maximum warning time to enable the deployment of counter- measures such as chaff/flares. With a very low false alarm rate and fast detection combined with automatic initiation of counter-measures, MILDS AN/AAR-60 relieves the pilot's workload in time critical situations and ensures the safe return of both crew and aircraft.
The sensor has been sold in more than 5,600 units across the globe and is in service aboard a huge variety of rotary wing and wide body aircraft, a version of fighter aircraft is under development.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->