MBDA new ground air defence at IDEX 2011 |
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Thursday,
24 February 2011, 11:58 PM |
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introduces a new ground based air defence IMCP and PCP at
IDEX 2011. |
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At
the IDEX 2011 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, MBDA is revealing
an addition to its air defence range by presenting for the
first time a new combination of systems to coordinate the
firing of Mistral and VL MICA missiles.
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IMCP
(Improved Missile Control Post)
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IMCP
(Improved Missile Control Post) is the first element of
this set up. It integrates, within a shelter mounted on
an all-terrain vehicle, a command and control unit and
latest generation 3D radar capable of detecting and identifying
aerial targets at ranges of 80 km. IMCP is an evolved
version of the Mistral Coordination Post of which more
than 40 have already been sold. It comprises an operator
console very carefully ergonomically designed to provide
a work space within which the unit commander can carry
out his mission under optimum conditions.
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PCP
(Platoon Command Post) |
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The
second new system presented by MBDA is the PCP (Platoon
Command Post). This modular command system is a direct derivative
of the VL MICA Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) which has
been developed in close cooperation with the French Air
Force. PCP allows the commander to control multi-layer surface-to-air
defence units, linking Mistral and VL MICA missile launchers.
The system carries out the interface role between the various
units responsible for coordinating the air space and, if
necessary, its self-coordination with the PCP units deployed
in neighbouring zones. The detection, identification and
tracking functions are carried out via a link to the IMCP
which, in this case, is completely remote-controlled by
one of the three operators manning the PCP. |
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The
combination of IMCP + PCP, already selected by its first
customer, further broadens the range of surface-to-air command
and control systems offered by MBDA. It provides a very
high degree of flexibility with regard to the number and
type of effectors in adapting to the mission or threats
in question. The first deliveries of IMCP and PCP are expected
as of 2014. |
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