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David Donald

Israel Aircraft Industries has launched a new aircraft self-protection system in the form of a towed decoy. Unlike other towed systems, the ELL-8270 is completely self-contained, requiring no aircraft interface other than the cable that enables it to be hauled behind the aircraft. Developed by IAI’s Elta Group, ELL-8270 is part of a family of aircraft self-protection systems offered by the company.

 


Towed decoys are trailed behind the carrier aircraft and emit signals that entice radar-guided missiles away from the aircraft. They would normally be used as an augmentation to other self-protection systems to provide a final layer of defense. Other towed systems receive power and threat data via the towing cable, but the ELL-8270 operates autonomously. The lightweight system can handle multiple threats, and can be reeled back into the carrier platform. IAI also claims that it is cheaper than other decoys.

 


IAI (Stand N41) is also promoting its range of RPAs (remotely piloted aircraft) at Singapore, including the Heron family that is operated by the RSAF. The company has introduced an important new technology for the Heron in the form of a remote satellite takeoff/landing capability. Using satellite communications for command and control, the Heron can operate from runways anywhere in the world. In an operational scenario, it allows the air vehicle to operate remotely from austere strips where it can be serviced and fueled by a very small ground team, rather than have to fly back to its main base for replenishment.

 


Israel’s air force makes extensive use of RPAs, which undertake around 70 percent of the operational activity. The turboprop-powered Heron TP is the largest of the RPAs in Israeli service, and IAI has announced that the air force is to acquire more to increase in flight-hours by 70 percent. The new Heron TPs will also “feature capabilities which the Israel Defense Forces have never used before,” according to IAI.

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