Single sensor mast enables multiple submarine ISR missions
The Integrated Communication and Surveillance system include an optronics mast from Hensoldt plus SIGINT and SATCOM payloads from Elta
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary Elta has worked with Hensoldt Optronics to develop an Integrated Communication and Surveillance (ICS) system for submarine ISR missions.
ICS blends the OMS150 optronics mast from Hensoldt with SIGINT and SATCOM payloads from Elta, IAI announced on 21 October during the virtual Euronaval trade show.
The system performs optical surveillance, radar warning and detection and monitoring of GPS, voice and other communicating transmissions between ships, land or airborne platforms. It is equipped with a SATCOM and laser system for secure communications.
Instead of using multiple masts for an array of ISR sensors, a single integrated mast solution will meet the requirements of customers ‘who are searching to enhance their submarines’ capabilities while being sensitive to the limited amount of space available and retaining a high degree of stealthiness’, explained Harald Hansen, sales director of Hensoldt Optronics Maritime.
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