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2021-11-03

RBS15 is Designed to Counter Most Forms of Electronic Countermeasures

The ability to deny the availability of satellite-based navigation systems, like GPS and datalinks within a conflict area is becoming easier than ever to obtain. Today, relatively unsophisticated opponents can operate basic Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment that presents an operational threat to units relying on GPS and datalinks.

Some countries have already launched programmes aimed at finding technologies that can supplement GPS for that very reason. However, against a sophisticated adversary, weapons will need to be able to operate autonomously and be insensitive to powerful EW that disables or disrupts not only GPS but other communication channels as well.

According to Miguel Svensson, Director of Business Management for Saab’s anti-ship missile system RBS15, one of the main reasons to use an active radar target seeker is the size of the target seeker area.

“Since signal attenuation due to absorption by the atmosphere is much lower for radar than other wavelengths, its range is much greater than, for example, an IR sensor. This allows for detection and acquisition of targets moving at high speed at long ranges, without requiring target position updates via a data link or relying on GPS positioning,” says Svensson.

The active radar target seeker used by the RBS15 missile is powerful enough to overwhelm potential jammers. Its transmissions are also unpredictable in frequency and time, making it difficult for the adversary to effectively target the jamming. These and other features allow the RBS15 to counter most existing forms of active and passive electronic countermeasures.

Dominating the Littoral Environment

The RBS15 missile family ensures forces are ready and able to address any conflict scenario. The most recent addition to the roster is the long-range missile solution, RBS15 Gungnir. Designed to dominate the littoral environment, it is available as a complete turn-key solution for air, sea, or land-based platforms.

RBS15 Gungnir, utilising the RBS15 Mk4 anti-ship missile, is the next generation of the family. More than just an anti-ship missile, Gungnir can integrate with aircraft, ships, and trucks to provide a complete system solution.

More than an anti-ship missile, Gungnir is a solution that effortlessly integrates with pre-existing infrastructure to fulfil tomorrow’s requirements. It also comes with the added benefit of Saab’s expertise, through-life support, and adaptability.

With smart autonomous technology, RBS15 Gungnir guarantees precision. The solution also offers advanced decision support and the ability to discriminate and engage targets in more complex scenarios than ever before in adverse weather.

RBS15 Gungnir offers the capabilities for future needs. It provides an impressive range of over 300 km of sea-skimming flight, all-weather capability, and an improved radar target seeker.

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