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RADAR & EW: WORKING TOGETHER

RADAR & EW: WORKING TOGETHER

Lewis MathiesonSenior Manager Technical:

Armscor Radar &EW group

Ledger CSIR03 December 2009

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

AIMOVERVIEW OF NATIONAL RADAR & EW ACTIVITIES- Role Players

TECHNOLOGY FOCUSSOUTH AFRICAN RADAR INTEREST GROUPFUTURE POSSIBILITIES OF CO-OPERATIONCURRENT & FUTURE CHALLENGESSUMMARY

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AIM

Provide a BRIEF and high level overview of the scope of work in the area of Radar & EW in the military environmentProvide a brief insight into some future developments and trends in the military environmentEngender some enthusiasm from the broader stakeholder environment to support (military) radar & EW research & developmentEncourage greater awareness of the local capability that exists and the benefits it can hold for the country

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NATIONAL ROLE PLAYERS IN THE MILITARY ENVIRONMENT

CSIR (DPSS)REUTECH RADARIMTTELLUMATSAAB AVITRONICSDENEL DYNAMICSUNIVERSITIESDoD DoT, DST, DPE (via SOEs)Others….

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CURRENT TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

RADARS:- operational support:

Maintenance, upgrade

- acquisition support (DBRXL)FACILITIES:

- radar measurements- radar effectiveness facilities,

incl simulationRESEARCH:

- solving operational problems (e.g. multipath)- developing new algorithms for new techniques (ECCM)

CURRENT TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

EW:- operational support:

Maintenance, upgrade - acquisition support (Gripen)

FACILITIES:- Enigma, IRML- EW effectiveness facilities, incl simulation - SEWES

RESEARCH:- COMINT- Developing new hardware (DRx)- developing new algorithms for new techniques (ECM)

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South African Radar Interest Group (SARIG)

Established 2008Comprises all role players as listedUnder the auspices of AMDAIM:“The South African Radar Interest

Group is responsible for dealing with issues relating to the interests and advancement of Radar and radar-related development in South Africa. This includes, but is not limited to, tertiary education, continuous education and industrial co-operation.”

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South African Radar Interest Group (SARIG)

RM100’s has spent primarily by the DoD to build up a world class local capabilityTwo locally developed radars are in operation with the SANDFThutlhwa (SA Army)

Optronics Radar Tracker (SAN)

DoD continues to retain this capability through EDERI and other technology fundingCritical to retain this capability for future acquisitions

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SARIG Model

Part of NationalSystem of Innovation

Human Capital Development

IndustryRRS

AvitronicsGrintek

ProtocleaTellumat

Denel

JCPSSAPS

SANDFNIADoT

DEATSARSDHA

HESUCTUSUPTUT

UKZNUCL

ACC HubProject Office

RadarRF Surveillance

OptronicsData FusionAeronautics

Innovations• Products• Services

NationalSecurity

Institutes IMTDI

SA Weather ServiceCSIR Meraka

CSIR BETNO

IndustryRRS

AvitronicsGrintek

ProtocleaTellumat

Denel

JCPSSAPS

SANDFNIADoT

DEATSARSDHA

HESUCTUSUPTUT

UKZNUCL

ACC HubProject Office

RadarRF Surveillance

OptronicsData FusionAeronautics

Innovations• Products• Services

NationalSecurity

Institutes IMTDI

SA Weather ServiceCSIR Meraka

CSIR BETNO

Courtesy of F. Anderson, DPSS

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SARIG TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

SARIG HAS DECIDED to:Support the AWARENET Concept

as developed by F. Anderson of DPSS as a focus area of radar technology and co-operation

Actively participate in the establishment of post graduate education at universities

Ensure that the limited resources in the country are utilised optimally in the greater national interests.

Tackle national problems related to Radar systems and technology

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National Surveillance Problem

Courtesy of T. Lewis of Afrinautics

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FUTURE POSSIBILITIES OF CO-OPERATION - RADAR

All Weather Surface to Air Missile (AWSAM) for use by the SA Army and SA NavyMaritime Patrol AircraftSynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for UAVsCo-operation with Industry and EDERIs on radar technology advancement (e.g. fusion)Participation in AWARENET

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES OF CO-OPERATION - EW

New Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) for airborne platformsEW systems for the SA Army and Defence Intelligence - COMINTESM packages for UAVsAirborne ELINTSelf protection systems for high value assetsDevelopment of novel intercept techniques and advanced ECM hardware (e.g. Enigma) Participation in AWARENET

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FUTURE CHALLENGES

Attracting more people into our environment – rejuvenationStimulation of interest in R&D and post-graduate research in Radar & EWRetention of skills in an environment which provides extremely high job satisfaction but cannot compete with the salaries of commercial companiesRationalisation of R&D in order to optimise the most effective national outputs/goals for a very limited resource poolCommitment by the State to support the endeavours of the radar and EW industry

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Current attrition rate will result in there not being enough technical skills available to support the current military platforms, let alone the future acquisitions.Local capability could dieAdditional cost burdens if we have to acquire all our future military hardware from overseas suppliers

FUTURE CHALLENGES (cont)

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SUMMARY

DoD is very active in ALL aspects of radar and EW – both acquisition and technology developmentALL sensors play a critical role in all platforms required for all arms of service as well as other State departmentsRSA/DoD has built up an impressive indigenous capability over many yearsDoD will support these capabilities going into the future depending on budgets and strategic requirements – assistance from other state departments will help

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SUMMARY (cont)

We have a world class radar and EW capability in the country as evident in operational systems in serviceALL Stakeholders have a pivotal role to play in the radar and EW capability going into the future, if it is maintained SARIG is a vehicle in which greater industrial and inter-departmental co-operation can happenThe radar and EW industry/capability in the country is prepared to make a significant contribution to the advancement of security in the country with the appropriate levels of support and investment

CONCLUSION

THANK YOU

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