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2021-03-01

Rafael’s Solutions Leverage AI

Most of today’s armoured vehicles are equipped with modern, advanced combat systems that provide both attack and intelligence gathering capabilities. However, these systems operate independently of each other, which prevents the utilisation of their full collective potential.

With over 72 years of experience and expertise in developing a wide variety of comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for air, land and naval platforms, Rafael has developed the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Suite (NGCV-S), turning individual systems into a single, fully integrated array, operating simultaneously and in concert.

To achieve these goals, fighting vehicles and their crews must possess a high level of situational awareness. With Rafael’s advanced computer vision technologies, the situational awareness capabilities of any combat vehicle crew can be enhanced, while using existing sensors and observation systems.

Based on combat Artificial Intelligence (AI), Rafael’s Suite includes an internal brain, delivering autonomous mission support that increases lethality and survivability, by enabling effective decision-making, while reducing the cognitive burden of the crew.

Rafael’s computer vision technologies enable accurate navigation and self-localisation for vehicles of any type and is especially effective for urban areas.

Connecting the various elements is Rafael’s BNET, a next-generation ultra-high-speed broadband tactical, data/ voice/video, software defined on-the-move radio. Based on patented Multi-frequency Channel Reception technology (MCR), it employs a Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) which is decentralised, hubless, self-forming, self-healing and multi-user. Scalable to up to a thousand users, the BNET SDR architecture is exceptionally flexible and can accommodate future applications and waveforms.

Globally field-proven, BNET enables comprehensive and effective situational awareness to bring a true revolution to modern warfare, particularly when working with Rafael’s Fire Weaver, a networked combat system with sophisticated autonomous capabilities that connects all sensors, shooters and the BMS in real-time, closing unlimited “sensor-to-shooter” loops simultaneously.

These breakthrough innovations ensure forces of an ongoing advantage by reshaping battlefields, enabling long-term endurance, and saving lives.

Similar to its other fields of activity and as part of its strategy of cooperation and partnerships, Rafael is constantly seeking new opportunities to share its knowledge and experience and to incorporate external capabilities through partnerships with local AFV OEM’s as part of local platform upgrades or future programmes.

Pioneering High Hit Accuracies

Rafael has demonstrated its ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging needs. The company also has a wide portfolio of advanced naval solutions. These include:

Naval Remote Weapon Station C-UAS

TYPHOON C-UAS Naval Remote Weapon Station (NRWS) – The NRWS C-UAS capitalises on Rafael’s long-standing Typhoon family of combat-proven naval defence solutions. The NRWS C-UAS incorporates a diverse mix of synchronised smart multi-spectral sensors, weapons and intelligent effectors that translate to very high hit accuracies.

Missile Systems

Naval SPIKE – The maritime version of the SPIKE missile Family:

Naval SPIKE ER – electro-optical, guided missile, which comprises a lightweight, compact and stabilised turret with four missiles on the mount, together with a fire control system for effective ranges of up to 10 km.

Naval SPIKE NLOS – This compact system enables stand-off of up to 32 km ‒ with pinpoint accuracy, providing sea-to-shore fire support or sea-to-sea targeting, on a wide range of naval platforms.

Electronic Warfare

With advanced EW solutions that include the SEWS-DV, C-GEM C-Pearl DV and the Wizard, Rafael’s naval EW solutions support all EW related tasks of the modern naval combat vessel, covering situational awareness and Electronic Intelligence over the entire EM spectrum, Electronic Protection via on-board, off-board ECM and decoys, and Electronic Attack.

Vessel Protection Suite (VPS)

Rafael’s Vessel Protection Suite (VPS) is an integrative, networked solution for asymmetric naval warfare against surface and air swarms, which may consist of Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIACs), Waterborne Improvised Explosive Devices (WBIEDs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)/drones and/or combined swarms. The VPS relies upon diverse capabilities that include a mix of synchronised smart multi-spectral sensors, weapons and intelligent effectors, managed by a centralised AI-based system incorporating Battle Algorithm (BA) software.

Coastal Defense Solution

The complete naval solution is based on Rafael’s unique AI capabilities, a wide range of communication systems for voice, video and data, which connect all sensors (stationary, mobile or airborne) and all mobile units to headquarters over a single, secure network and a central Command and Control system, where all data generated by system elements, including external information systems, is received and processed. This creates a unified picture that provides commanders at all levels with real-time situational swareness and supports decision-making and reaction to events.

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