“Iron dome” – Iron Dome radar at night
Photos: IAI ELTA
The ability of nations to maintain the integrity of their territorial airspace and protect civilian populations from attack is a cornerstone upon which their sovereignty rests. But recent events around the globe demonstrate how the proliferation of dangerous weapons technology is challenging this crucial effort. Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, crude unguided rockets, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and even commercially sourced drones endanger civilians and undermine social and economic stability.
It is therefore no surprise that governments invest tremendous resources to establish and maintain defensive systems. The effectiveness of this effort is ultimately dependent upon the ability to generate an accurate, up-to-date National Air Situation Picture (NASP). To maintain an effective NASP, it is imperative that defense systems have the ability to quickly detect, identify, and classify all aerial traffic and distinguish between actual threats and innocent targets – tasks made increasingly difficult as new threats evolve and multiply.
The proliferation of compact, low- and slow-flying platforms is testing the ability of radar systems to detect, track, and classify all relevant threats. Moreover, the continuing growth in worldwide aviation has resulted in a far denser national airspace, further complicating this effort.
“MMR” – Iron Dome Radar on the Front Line
To answer these difficult challenges, IAI’s innovative Systems and Sensors Division, ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI-ELTA), offers the class-leading ELM-2084 Multi-Mission Radar (MMR). This highly advanced system employs the latest Israeli-developed technologies and unique processing techniques to deliver battle-proven performance. These are not empty words: MMR has proven its mettle in thousands of successful interceptions of rockets and missiles aimed at Israel’s civilian population, serving as the main sensor of the Iron Dome and David’s Sling Air Defense System.
Alongside IAI-ELTA’s formidable Green Pine radar system, which provides anti-ballistic missile capabilities, MMR supports Israel’s national alert infrastructure—delivering precise early warnings that allow citizens to reach shelter in time. MMR is also operational within leading defense organizations worldwide, including NATO members. In fact, sales have reached over 250 systems across 20 countries, clear proof of the MMR’s world-class design and reliability.
MMR is a state-of-the-art, full AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar built to efficiently contend with multiple challenges and threats. It fully supports multi-system integration, including connectivity and interoperability with NATO and national command-and-control centers. MMR provides faster and more accurate detection and tracking of threats; a higher level of target classification, identification, and recognition; and superior target discrimination capabilities—safeguarding civilian populations and national infrastructure.
Established in 1967, IAI-ELTA specializes in the design, development, and production of advanced systems and sensors for air, land, sea, and space applications. As Israel’s national radar authority, IAI-ELTA delivers an exceptionally wide range of high-performance solutions, from tactical to strategic levels.
For more Information: www.iai.co.il, MMR
