Israel's RADA Counter-UAV RPS-42 Radar picked by US and Asian Customers

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RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. has announced its selection by an Asian military force of its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) based RPS-42 aerial surveillance radar systems. RADA’s systems will provide the customer’s Air Defense with highly advanced aerial surveillance capabilities, enabling the detection of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). 





RADA’s RPS-42 Tactical Volume Surveillance Radar System, based on its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR), detects, tracks and classifies micro and mini UAS (Groups 1&2) at ranges of up to 10km. It accurately tracks the threats up to very high elevation angles, operates on-the-move, and introduces unprecedented performance-to-price ratio. In addition to UAVs and short-range RAM (Rockets, Artillery and Mortars), the system also detects and tracks other aerial targets, including fighter and transporter aircraft, helicopters, etc.

The uniqueness of the RPS-42 system lies in its ability to detect exceptionally small, low and slow-flying UAS - categorized as significant tactical threats to maneuver forces - which cannot be detected by most existing air defense radars. Advanced VSHORAD systems, especially those based on Directed Energy, require compact tactical radars that are able to detect these and other threats, operate on-the-move, and provide vital real-time threat information to the fire control system. All these critical capabilities are provided by the RPS-42 system - delivering volume surveillance and detection of multiple threat types, including the smallest threats.

RADA's MHR radar has been undergoing field testing since May 2012.
Initial deliveries are expected before year's end. Photo: RADA.

The MHR – an S Band, Software-Defined, Pulse-Doppler, AESA radar – is a digital radar platform which is GaN based and introduces sophisticated beam forming capabilities and advanced signal processing. It provides multiple missions on each radar platform and can combine C-UAS and C-RAM operational missions on the same radar, thus delivering ideal organic, tactical surveillance solutions for force protection systems.

Related/Background:

• RADA’s RPS-42 was Selected by the US Navy ONR for the G-BAD Program
• RADA readies RPS-42 portable radar system for Asian customer | IHS Jane's 360  
• ONR selects RADA’s RPS-42 Tactical Volume Surveillance Radar System - Naval Technology
• RADA to supply RPS-42 aerial surveillance radar systems to undisclosed Asian country - Airforce Technology 
• Following Successful Trial Series, RADA Plans to Ship New Radars This Year | Defense Update:
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• Holographic Radar Can Detect sUAS at 4 Nautical Miles | UAS VISION  
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• Micro-Doppler Based Detection and Tracking of UAVs with Multistatic Radar - RadarCon16.pdf