Israel is a leading producer and exporter of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. Top Israeli companies in the EW domain are Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Electronic Warfare (EW) is the use of electromagnetic spectrum for the purpose of electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic support. The electromagnetic spectrum maybe radio, infrared, and radar. The electronic attack is to disrupt, deny, degrade, destroy, or deceive. The electronic protection is about preventing a receiver from being jammed or deceived. Electronic support is the sensing of the electromagnetic spectrum. EW systems can be air-based, land-based, and sea-based.
Elbit Systems
Elisra, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Elbit Systems, develops, manufactures, and supplies electronic warfare systems. EW offerings of Elisra include airborne self-protection, land self-protection, naval self-protection, cyber radio frequency, strategic command and control, homeland security, microwave, acoustic sensors, and radar solutions. Significant EW technologies are Air Keeper, Light Spear, Micro Spear, Spectrolite, AiS, iSNS, IR-Centric, PAWS, Sense-All, ReDrone, MRJ, COMJAM, COMINT/DF, APLAUD, Cellactive, DESEAVER, Underwater SIGINT, EMERALD, NATACS, AQUA MARINE, SigmaCell, SigNet, E-Merge, MAY System, MBR, Foxtrack, SCOUT RSV, and Mobile Threat Simulator.
Air Keeper is a multi-function, multi-mission, unified, single operation point, airborne signal intelligence, and electronic attack solution for mission aircraft. Air Keeper can be easily integrated into any cargo, transport, passenger aircraft, or any airborne platform for special strategic and mission use. Air Keeper combines the capabilities of ESM/ELINT, ECM, COMINT/DF, COMJAM, Command & Control (C2), Self-Protection, and SATCOM.
ESM/ELINT systems automatically detect, measure, identifies, monitor, and intercept all ground-based, shipborne, and airborne radar signals. Elisra’s ELINT systems provide uninterrupted platform protection, surveillance, early warning, information gathering and storage, geo-location, and data analysis. ESM/ELINT systems provide full spectrum 0.5-40 GHz coverage.
The ECM (Electronic Counter Measures) system can simultaneously detect, locate, and jam multiple enemy targets with pinpoint accuracy. ECM can operate both automatically and manually.
Communications, Intelligence and Direction Finding (COMINT/DF) systems provide advanced demodulation, classification, and agile signal detection capabilities. COMINT/DF operates at over HF-6 GHz frequency bands delivering a real-time display of the arena activity, furnishing ultra-fast, accurate DF range measurement in dense environments, and providing a fully modular solution for cellular SIGINT and EW.
Communication Jamming (COMJAM) is a smart, flexible system for selective air and ground jamming solution. COMJAM combines extremely advanced algorithms and components to deny or reduce an enemy’s effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum. COMJAM can be integrated into land-based platforms, mission aircraft, and UAVs. Special jamming options are Signal Initiated Jamming (SIJ), Sequential Jamming, Multi-Carrier Jamming, Wideband/Barrage Jamming.
Command & Control provides the user interface connecting the human factor with the system’s Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) elements.
The Self-Protection system allows the integration with self-protection solutions for airborne platforms, including IR Self-Protection, MWS (Missile Warning System), RWR (Radar Warning Receiver), Jamming System, CMDS (Counter Measures Dispensing System), and Voice and Data Communications.
SATCOM system enables a bidirectional satellite data link with a ground satellite station allowing data transmission, transmission/reception of commands (such as voice), and transmission of information between the aircraft and the ground station.
Light Spear is a compact electronic attack & self-protection system for airborne, ground & maritime platforms. Main capabilities of Light Spear are Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Advanced Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), EW Suite Controller (EWC), Chaff/Flare Dispensing System (CSDS), Electronic Support Measures and Electronic Intelligence (ESM/ELINT), Accurate Direction Finding on Received Signals, Spectral Threat Geo-Location and Net-Centric EW Applications.
Micro Spear is an extremely compact electronic attack, self-protection and support system for small airborne, ground and maritime platforms. Main capabilities are Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Electronic Support Measures (ESM). Main components are Digital Receiver & Exciter (DRE), Transmit/Receive module (TR) and Power Supply module (PS).
Spectrolite is an “All-In-One” integrated airborne self-protection system suitable for all types of airborne platforms including fighters, helicopters, transports, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Spectrolite integrates three subsystems namely SPS-20, NBDR-25, and LWS-20. SPS-20 is a Wide Band Digital Receiver which detects Pulse & CW radars within the low band to 18 GHz frequency range. NBDR-25, a Narrow Band Digital Receiver add-on to the SPS-20 for detecting CW, high PRF, and low ERP radars. LWS-20 sensors receive laser pulses aimed at the aircraft, processed by the SPS-20 Analyzer. The threats detected by the three subsystems are presented to the pilot on the Multi-Function Color Display (MFCD) or on a colored three-inch display unit regarding the type, angle-of-arrival, relative lethality, range, and status of the threats.
All-in-Small (AiS) is a next-generation unified suite for airborne EW Self-Protection. Main capabilities are EW Suite Controller (EWC), Advanced Digital Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Infrared (IR) Missile Warning System (IR MWS), Laser Warning System (LWS), Chaff/Flare Dispensing System (CFDS), Advanced Hostile Fire Indicator (AHFI), Integrated with Directional Infrarred Countermeasures (DIRCM), Optional integration with ECM jammer, IR-CENTRIC, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Multi-Spectral Threat Geo-Location, and Net-Centric EW Applications. AiS provides precise sensor-to-shooter information and enhances situational awareness.
Immune Satellite Navigation System (iSNS) is a GPS/GNSS ECCM system. Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) of iSNS provide full jamming immunity for multiple satellite channels, and handles multiple interfering signals and/or jammers operating on concurrent frequencies.
IR-Centric provides infrared-based enhanced missile warning, enhanced hostile fire detection, panoramic view of the battlefield, collision alert, navigation support, battle damage assessment and mission support.
PAWS is an IR-based passive airborne warning system for all types of aircraft. PAWS uses infrared imagery and signal processing to detect and track an incoming missile’s hot plume as it appears within the landscape background surrounding the aircraft. PAWS can determine the threatening or non-threatening nature of the missile by evaluating the missile trajectory. After detecting a threatening missile, PAWS alert the aircrew and automatically deploys the countermeasures.
Sense-All is a fully customizable, modular, integrated, multi-sensor and multi-mission, turn-key mobile tactical intelligence solution suitable for military, homeland security, and border patrol units. Sense-All can be integrated into any armored or civilian vehicle. Sense-All has an operation range of up to 30 km. Sense-All integrates cellular, satellite, or tactical (broadband) elements to achieve two-way communications with mission command and other multi-sensor vehicles. Sense-All can also communicate with aerial systems via a dedicated data link receiving real-time data and video and transmitting them to ground forces.
ReDrone is an advanced multi-layered defense against UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) threats. ReDrone can detect and classify multiple drones simultaneously in all 360 degree. ReDrone provides automatic and manual jamming.
MRJ (Miniature Reactive Jammer) is used to jam RCIEDs (Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices). MRJ can be used in the reactive, active, or combined configuration. MRJ can be vehicle mounted, man packed, or portable.
APLAUD is an customizable active and passive, land and air unified defensesolution providing multi-function, multi-mission response to existing and emerging threats across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Major elements of APLAUD are ESM/ELINT, COMINT/DF, ECM, COMJAM, Command & Control, IR Self-Protection, Missile Warning System (MWS), RWR (Radar Warning Receiver), Jamming System, CMDS (Counter Measures Dispensing System), voice and data communications.
Cellactive is a cellular communication control system for strategic facilities. Cellactive is a true Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) system, invisible and undetectable by the user or the service provider. IMSI, IMEI, MSISDN, and handset type of all phones in the coverage area can be detected and captured. Cellactive can scan, identify, map, and intercept all cellular users within the facility. The system can selectively cause a denial of service, intercept calls and SMSs, imitate & manipulate targeted devices, edit SMS messages & calls to targets, as well as physically locate any target.
DESEAVER is a Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) delivering next-generation soft-kill protection for surface vessels. DESEAVER offers Fixed Rocket Launcher Unit (FRLU), Rotating Rocket Launcher Unit (RRLU) and Stabilized Rocket Launcher Unit (SRLU).
Underwater SIGINT is an advanced maritime EW surveillance and intelligence system. Elisra (Elisra), has developed ultra-smart maritime EW, surveillance, and intelligence collection solutions that effectively detect, gather, identify and alert with respect to suspicious electromagnetic emissions in both open seas and littoral waters.
EMERALD is modular airborne ESM/ELINT systems for comprehensive radar detection. EMERALD can be deployed in all types of manned and unmanned aerial platforms. The system can detect and identify multiple radars, fine direction of the radar and can acquire radar signal at a very high level of precision.
NATACS is a naval COMINT/DF system. NATACS can intercept, monitor, and analyze suspected signals. NATACS facilitate automatic direction finding.
AQUA MARINE is an advanced digital naval EW suite. AQUA Marine offers Radar ESM (RESM), Circular Interferometer & Comint ESM (CESM), Laser Warning System (LWS), and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM). AQUA Marine can operate at littoral and blue waters providing situation awareness, electronic attack, ship self-defense, and electronic intelligence. AQUA MARINE can detect long range and over the horizon radar, can provide 360 degree coverage & direction finding, can analyze signals, and can provide electronic countermeasures.
SigmaCell is a real-time active cellular intelligence system. SigmaCell can detect, identify, and expose IMSI, IMEI, MSISDN, GPS, device type of target device and can precisely locate its position. SigmaCell can capture and manipulate target phone calls, messages, and data. SigmaCell is suitable for mass interception to fight terror and crime in urban and rural areas and for border patrol, search & rescue, prison security, airport security, seaport security, protection of sensitive facilities. SigmaCell can also help in dealing with hostage situations and neutralizing IEDs.
SigNet is a Cyber Radio Frequency (Cyber RF) intelligence system. SigmaCell addresses threats in WiFi medium by providing access, inspection, and manipulation of encrypted WiFi communications and supporting all common protocols, including WPA2, WPA, WPS, and WEP.
E-merge is a big data analytics engine. E-merge uses advanced, self developed machine learning techniques.
MAY system is a cutting edge sensing system and can detect acoustic events like gunfire, mortars and RPG within seconds.
Multi-Beam Radar (MBR) provides realtime detection and tracking of moving objects. MBR can be used in ground and naval platforms.
Foxtrack is a ground surveillance radar used by the military, border patrol, and homeland security. Foxtrack detects and tracks any moving object.
SCOUT RSV provides a high-performance reconnaissance and surveillance suite for vehicles. The main applications are border patrol, critical infrastructure security, airport security, coastline security, safeguarding forces & remote bases, and battlefield surveillance.
Mobile Threat Simulator is a realistic, full-spectrum, multi-threat
simulation & training solution. Mobile Threat Simulator can be used for operational training, testing & evaluation of EW systems and suites, demonstration and verification.