Elbit Systems presents the new airborne missile warning system PAWS-2 (HR)
Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems will unveil its new High Resolution (HR) Missile Warning System (MWS), designated PAWS-2 (HR), at the Paris Air Show next week. According to the company, the HR sensor was developed to improve the survivability and operational effectiveness of modern combat aircraft.
According to the manufacturer, the PAWS-2 (HR) is a proven passive infrared warning system that can detect a variety of threats, including surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), air-to-air missiles and MANPADS - regardless of their seeker type. It offers advanced protection for fighter aircraft, transport aircraft and helicopters operating in complex and high-threat environments.
At the heart of the missile warning system is a new-generation cooled MWIR (Mid-Wave IR) sensor with a resolution of over 5 megapixels. This enables long-range detection, precise localization of the launch point and early warning for the timely deployment of countermeasures. The system's advanced image processing enables extremely low false alarm rates (FARs).
According to Elbit, the main highlights of the system are:
Extended detection range: high-resolution sensors enable earlier threat detection and faster response.
Low false alarm rate: Advanced algorithms improve threat discrimination and reduce operational disruption.
Improved threat segregation: High angular accuracy enables better classification and timing of countermeasures.
Advanced launch detection: The system detects missile launches in the vicinity and differentiates between direct threats and non-threat launches.
According to the press release, the system operates at a high sampling rate and enables helicopters to detect the direction of enemy fire from small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles.
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