Elbit's Red Sky air defense system along with a Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM 30 mm cannon, mounted on an armored vehicle.
Elbit Systems has unveiled its latest air defense system, which can clear the skies by up to 4.35 miles (7 kilometers) and 15,000 feet (4,572 meters).
Red Sky is a tactical very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) system designed to provide protection against low-altitude aerial threats.
The Israeli company has recently signed an approximately $50 million contract to supply the air defense system to an international customer.
As part of the contract, Elbit Systems will supply two Red Sky batteries, offering a comprehensive solution that integrates soft and hard-kill defense capabilities.
The Red Sky VSHORAD consists of Redrone – an electronic warfare (EW) solution designed for detecting, identifying, locating, and neutralizing unmanned aerial systems.
Elbit’s Redrone comprises DAiR Radar, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) sensors, RF Jammer, and COAPS-L electro-optical (EO) payload.
Furthermore, it also includes anti-aircraft missile launchers.
Designed to detect, disrupt, and neutralize UAVs, the system provides a reliable, real-time aerial situation picture, and it can prevent drones from infiltrating sensitive locations.
The radar system has the capability to detect multiple targets at the same time. It can also keep track of objects while it scans for more airborne UAVs. It also has a jammer, which can disable UAVs in its range.
It can keep track of drones coming from all directions and even jam them when needed.
Elbit Systems also offers hard kill configuration alongside the Red Sky. These hard kill configurations range from remote-controlled weapon stations to air defense turrets.
The first solution offered alongside Red Sky is the TORC 30 – Advanced Air Defense Turret.
TORC 30 system includes a ‘soft-kill’ anti-drone, IR missiles, and anti-aircraft cannon with a cadence that shoots up to 600 rounds per minute. It allows remote operation of a Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM 30 mm cannon mounted on an armored vehicle.
Red Sky is also configured to utilize the full-range capabilities of the MANPADS missile. The system can be modified to launch missiles such as GROM, IGLA-S, SA-16/14, Mistral or Stinger.
The third solution alongside the VSHORAD is the remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS), which can be integrated to improve weapon and machine gun accuracy.
The system also claims to offer ‘smart shooting’ – which means it will be triggered only after target verification. The solution also provides jamming capability against UAVs.
Red Sky can be remotely operated by a single user and, therefore, it can prove to be a lethal defense system.
It also offers the capability to carry out rogue drone override and ensure its safe landing. It can operate round the clock and in all weather conditions.
Considering the increasing use of UAVs around the globe in war and war-like situations, the system can prove to be of great assistance in safeguarding against threats.
It can also prove to be a low-cost alternative when compared to the other major air defense systems and missiles being used currently.
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