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Online Show Daily News MSPO 2014 International Defence Industry Exhibition 1 - 4 September 2014 Kielce, Poland |
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MEADS at MSPO 2014 |
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Wednesday, August 3, 2014 10:04 PM | |||
Next generation of Lockheed Martin MEADS Medium Extented Air Defense System at MSPO 2014. | |||
At
MSPO 2014, the International Defense Industry Equipment Exhibition in
Poland, Lockheed Martin displays the next-generation of its Medium Extended
Air Defense System (MEADS). Displayed system elements include an example
of each national configuration. Each has been used in recent flight tests
and demonstrations that (testify to) the system’s maturity. |
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The
mobile MEADS system has been developed to destroy all incoming tactical
or medium-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, weapons of mass destruction,
aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. Compared to existing systems, it
provides vastly greater firepower, combat-proven hit-to-kill technology,
360-degree radar coverage and a plug-and-fight battle management network
architecture. “The
outstanding result is that we have demonstrated the full range of advanced
network capabilities that only MEADS can provide,” said MEADS International
Executive Vice President Volker Weidemann. “These ground-breaking
capabilities are ready to be carried forward to meet national needs.” |
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MEADS 360-degree active electronically steered array (AESA) surveillance radar at MSPO 2014 in Kielce, Poland. |
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The
networked MEADS Surveillance Radar is a 360-degree active electronically
steered array (AESA) radar that provides extended range coverage. It provides
threat detection capability against highly maneuverable low-signature
threats, including short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles and other air-breathing threats. The radar incorporates a Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe subsystem that is fully certification for operation by the US government. The system is designed to ensure maximum safety for allied aircrews engaged in combat operations. |
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MEADS Battle Manager |
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The
MEADS Battle Manager controls an advanced network-centric open architecture
that allows any combination of sensors and launchers to be organized into
a single air and missile defense battle element. Through plug-and-fight
capability, radars, launchers or other battle managers act as nodes on
the network. From the MEADS battle manager, a commander can add or subtract
radars and launchers without shutting down the system. |
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MEADS Launcher vehicle |
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The
360-degree MEADS Launcher offers unique capabilities. It can self-load
using an integrated crane arm that picks up and releases expended missile
packs, then grabs and positions a full eight-missile reload within minutes.
It also launches the PAC-3 MSE in a near-vertical position to defend assets
in all directions. |