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Diehl’s Solutions Exceed Expectations
At the recently concluded Singapore Airshow 2020, Diehl Defence showcased possibilities for modular system solutions for ground-based air defence. With the guided missile IRIS-T, Diehl, a German technology leader, presented one of the most modern air-to-air armaments for fighter aircraft that has proven itself during surface-to-air use.
Furthermore, Diehl is looking to meet the expectations of Navies with the future submarine weapon system IDAS offering a more effective defence of the antisubmarine warfare from the air for the first time. The far-reaching target engagement of the naval gunnery will gain a new quality regarding range and precision by usage of VULCANO guided ammunition, which was developed together with the Italian partner Leonardo. Below is an in-depth look at the solutions showcased:
IRIS-T: Aircraft Armament
The IRIS-T guided missile was developed as aircraft armament for air-to-air missions within a European cooperation programme. The combination of thrust vector and aerodynamic control provides the missile with extremely high agility. An additional technological leap was achieved with the imaging IR seeker head in conjunction with intelligent image processing. Target designation is accomplished by airborne radar or via the pilot's helmet sight. IRIS-T’s features even permit engaging targets behind the aircraft as well as interception of opponents missiles.
In addition to the consortium partners Germany (pilot nation), Greece, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Spain, further countries worldwide decided to procure IRIS-T. It was selected as standard weapon for the Eurofighter, F-16, EF-18, Tornado and Gripen fighter aircraft.
Besides its role as aircraft armament, IRIS-T is currently also employed as a surface-launched guided missile, e.g. in the ground-based air defence system IRIS-T SLS for object and short-range protection. Moreover, the Norwegian Air Force for the first time demonstrated IRIS-T’s capability of also engaging sea targets in a test firing in 2016.
Diehl Defence is prime contractor in the IRIS-T programme, producing the missile since 2005 in cooperation with industrial partners from six European programme nations.
IRIS-T SL: Advanced Air Defence System
Air defence systems are used to protect the population, important buildings, objects as well as ground troops against attacks from the air. Ground-based air defence is particularly capable of providing continuous area protection over the long term. For the Bundeswehr’s (German Armed Forces) Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS), Diehl Defence developed the surface-launched IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched), an upgraded version of the IRIS-T missile equipping fighter aircraft of numerous countries worldwide. In combination with various radar and command systems, IRIS-T SL offers the capabilities and benefits of an advanced air defence system.
Compared with the basic version, IRIS-T SL features an enhanced rocket motor for extended range. The newly introduced data link, in connection with a GPS-based inertial navigation system, allows controlling the missile from a combat centre. During terminal approach the missile guides itself directly to the target.
The IRIS-T SL missile is launched from a multi-function container (for storage, transport and firing) providing 360-degree protection against aircraft, helicopters, drones and other missiles. It can easily be integrated into various existing and future air defence systems through connection to fire control systems via standardised and software-based interfaces.
Presently, Diehl is equipping the Swedish Army with the IRIS-T SLS short-range air-defence system. The SHORAD solution employs the IRIS-T air-to-air missile, operative in Sweden, for vertical launch from the Hägglunds Bv410 carrier platform.
IDAS: Engaging Targets Autonomously
In cooperation with the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems shipyard and other industrial partners, Diehl Defence is developing a multi-role capable guided missile providing self-defence capabilities for submerged submarines under the project name IDAS (Interactive Defence & Attack System for Submarines). It is designed to counter threats from the air, naval vessels as well as coastal targets. It can be launched from a torpedo tube engaging targets autonomously by means of an autopilot and infrared seeker. Simultaneously, a fibre-optic link allows data exchange between the missile and the submarine enabling the submarine crew to intervene at any time.
VULCANO: Achieving High Accuracy
Under contract to the Italian and German governments, Leonardo and Diehl Defence developed the precision-guided munition family VULCANO 127 mm and 155 mm and successfully carried out the 127 mm qualification programme agreed between Germany and Italy. Compatibility with all 127 mm and 155 mm weapon systems is ensured.
The VULCANO 127/155 mm ammunition family is already being tested for operational use by the Italian Navy and artillery. Thus, the "vulcanization" of their 127 mm weapon systems, including fire command and ammunition programming, is completed. The fire command unit "pFCU" with the embedded fire command computation programme "NABK" was successfully tested by the artillery for the Army ammunition V155mm and is used with its weapon systems FH70 and PzH2000.
The operational suitability test for VULCANO 127 mm on the German Navy's frigate F 125 is being planned. Integration of VULCANO 155 mm into the PzH2000 weapon system and another ammunition programme for the German Army is currently being carried out for the German Army. The VULCANO ammunition is designed to achieve extended ranges of 70 km for VULCANO 155 and 80 km for VULCANO 127 in conjunction with unique accuracy against stationary and moving targets.
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