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2022-11-01
RAFAEL Displays Systems Set to Transform the Modern Battlefield
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems recently participated in the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Brisbane, Australia. The RAFAEL systems that were showcased offered the Australian Ministry of Defence enhanced capability in strengthening the Australian Armed Forces in regards to manoeuvrability, survivability and lethality. The TROPHY Active Protection System along with other technologies that were featured at the event are operational and have been combat-proven on the battlefield.
RAFAEL is a world-renowned, Israeli-based defence contractor specialising in cutting-edge, innovative defence systems, such as vehicle armour solutions and counter-IED technologies, among other systems. Carrying over 70 years of work in the world of defence technology, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems continues its legacy of developing the latest technological advancements while bringing new systems and solutions to fruition.
RAFAEL delivers state-of-the-art defence innovations to Australia through Varley Rafael Australia (VRA) — a joint venture between The Varley Group, one of Australia’s oldest defence enterprises, and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems. This joint venture supports regional supply chains through in-country Australian production and assembly while simultaneously bolstering the local economy through job creation.
The systems that were exhibited in Australia included RAFAEL’s SPIKE Missile Family, including LR2, NLOS, ER2, and SR configurations, as well as SPIKE FIREFLY loitering munition.
This family of systems provides tools to achieve success for a variety of missions. Another system in focus was the TROPHY APS, which is reportedly the world’s only active protection system that has saved lives on the battlefield. This advanced system is in use on the U.S. Abrams Main Battle Tanks and can be integrated onto any armoured fighting vehicle. Some of the featured products included:
This family of systems provides tools to achieve success for a variety of missions. Another system in focus was the TROPHY APS, which is reportedly the world’s only active protection system that has saved lives on the battlefield. This advanced system is in use on the U.S. Abrams Main Battle Tanks and can be integrated onto any armoured fighting vehicle. Some of the featured products included:
Pinpoint Accuracy: Spike NLOS
SPIKE NLOS (Non-Line-Of-Sight) is a sixth generation electro-optically guided multipurpose missile for ranges of up to 50 km with pinpoint accuracy and midcourse navigation. The weapon system can be launched from land, air, and naval platforms. Equipped with a variety of warheads, a wireless data link to the missile, unique advantages of hitting non-line of sight (NLOS) targets, and the ability to switch between targets and abort missions, SPIKE NLOS can be operated in both offensive and defensive scenarios. In addition to attacking hidden targets, SPIKE NLOS can provide real-time tactical intelligence and damage assessment. It is designed to be integrated into the modern battle arena and can receive target location from an embedded TAS system, external sensors, C4I centre, or UAVs.
Multiple Operational Modes: Spike LR2
Ready to fire in seconds, this variation of SPIKE delivers a maximum range of 5.5 km with pinpoint precision. SPIKE LR2 features multiple operational modes including fire & forget, fire & observe, and fire to target coordinates. Additionally, this system’s reduced weight allows one soldier to carry two rounds. The weapon system is made up of the missile and the launching tripod with a fire control unit. The man-portable missile has a length of 1.2m and diameter of 130mm. It weighs approximately 13kg, while the ground launcher weighs 12kg. The SPIKE weapon system also comes with different types of training systems, such as the indoor trainer (IDT) and outdoor trainer (ODT).
Immune to Jamming: Spike ER2
With a maximum range of 10 – 16 km, this SPIKE configuration shares full commonality with all other SPIKE launchers (air, ground, sea). This configuration, similar to SPIKE LR2, supports multiple operational modes: fire & forget, fire & observe, and fire to target coordinates. SPIKE ER2 is also fully immune to RF and GPS signal jamming. The SPIKE ER2 Launcher is a true multi-platform missile, integrated on more than 40 different platforms throughout the world, from light wheeled vehicles through to tracked armoured vehicles; from light RIB boats to heavy frigates, and from light armoured scout helicopters to heavily armed combat helicopter gunships.
Built for Combat Scenarios: Spike SR
This shoulder-launched fire & forget short-range configuration of SPIKE provides a 2 km maximum range. SPIKE SR is specially designed for manoeuvring infantry and can be launched by a single operator. Likewise, this system is built for combat scenarios with a rugged, lightweight design, that doesn’t require any maintenance and is completely disposable.
Lethal BLOS: Spike Firefly
Using innovative battle-ready technology, this miniature loitering munition serves to both heighten situational awareness in urban combat while also providing lethal Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) attacks with a maximum range of 1,500 metres. This lightweight solution has a low visual and acoustic signature, making it a powerful tool for battlefield reconnaissance all while also enabling strikes on hostile forces from afar.
Reshaping the Battlefield: TROPHY APS
As one of the world’s only operational, combat-proven active protection system for armoured fighting vehicles, TROPHY APS detects, classifies, and engages incoming threats and delivers unmatched survivability and manoeuvrability for all vehicle classes.
TROPHY creates a neutralisation bubble around the vehicle. It rapidly detects, classifies, and engages all known chemical energy (CE) threats, including recoilless rifles, ATGMs, AT rockets, HEAT tank rounds, and RPGs.
It increases the lethality of combat forces, successfully neutralising the enemy’s anti-tank teams. It can locate the fire source, enabling the crew to return fire effectively using the platform’s armament, or by interfacing with other fighting platforms via the BMS network. It can be deployed on any AFV including main battle tanks (MBTs), 8x8, and other medium-weight platforms.
Since becoming operational in 2011, TROPHY APS has reshaped the battlefield, enabling an unprecedented level of survivability with over 5,300 live fire events and one million operational hours. It was selected by the German Army for the Leopard 2 MBT, and by the British Army for the latest Challenger 3 tanks.
TROPHY creates a neutralisation bubble around the vehicle. It rapidly detects, classifies, and engages all known chemical energy (CE) threats, including recoilless rifles, ATGMs, AT rockets, HEAT tank rounds, and RPGs.
It increases the lethality of combat forces, successfully neutralising the enemy’s anti-tank teams. It can locate the fire source, enabling the crew to return fire effectively using the platform’s armament, or by interfacing with other fighting platforms via the BMS network. It can be deployed on any AFV including main battle tanks (MBTs), 8x8, and other medium-weight platforms.
Since becoming operational in 2011, TROPHY APS has reshaped the battlefield, enabling an unprecedented level of survivability with over 5,300 live fire events and one million operational hours. It was selected by the German Army for the Leopard 2 MBT, and by the British Army for the latest Challenger 3 tanks.
RAFAEL has over 30 subsidiaries worldwide, serving the defence, security and aerospace markets. It is a truly global organisation, with a strong presence in many major defence markets such as the U.S., India, South Korea most European NATO member countries, including the UK, as well as throughout Asia, Scandinavia, and South America.
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