The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), in the Directorate of Defense R&D (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of Defense, delivered to the US Army the first Multi-Mission Radars (MMR) manufactured by ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). In August 2019, the United States and Israel signed an agreement for the procurement of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries (IDDS-A), which contain MMR radars produced by ELTA. In September the first radar was officially handed to the US Army. The second radar will follow shortly. The MMR radars delivered within the framework of this agreement, will be employed in the defence of US troops against a variety of ballistic and aerial threats.
The modern battlefield has essentially evolved over the last decades as aerial threats have become more versatile. The ability to take defensive measures has become a high priority challenge. In addition, radars can no longer focus on specific, single missions, but rather must be utilised in multiple, simultaneous operations. In order to address these challenges, ELTA has developed a state-of-the-art system – the MMR radar. This combat proven MMR provides air surveillance and defence capabilities with advanced 3D Active Electronically Steered Array (AESA) antenna technology. The MMR detects the adversary’s weapon locations and calculates Impact Point and Launch Point in real time, while simultaneously identifying friend or foe (IFF). For rapid manoeuvring purposes the MMR may be transported on a single vehicle.
The MMR has been widely deployed and operationally integrated by partners around the world. The MMR family has grown and evolved throughout the years to offer capabilities for air surveillance, air defence, artillery hostile weapon location and friendly fire ranging.
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