Ground-Based Air Defence System M S
Altitude in km 20 IRIS-T 5 IRIS-T 10 40 Range in km
M S 34 37'0"S 34 38'0"S 34 39'0"S Short- to medium-range protection with a single weapon system M is the first system allowing 360 degree protection, from very close to medium range, with just one we- Modular GBAD System apon. Engagement of a very wide variety of threats is pos- As a technology leader and supplier of modern guided missi- sible within this range spectrum. Possible targets include les, Diehl Defence is offering its M anti-aircraft missile modern fighters, cruise missiles, drones and tactical strike system an efficient, modular solution meeting customer-spe- missiles, as well as short-range ballistic missiles. Even he- cific requirements for ground-based air defence. M is licopters and aircraft featuring small radar cross-sections optimized for comprehensive protection of objects, areas and and extreme maneuverability can be hit directly. High stri- mobile troop units in current and future deployment scenarios. ke probability is achieved through precise control of the The system features mobile and stationary 24/7 operation, in guided missile in the terminal homing phase employing all weather conditions, with a minimum of personnel and at high-definition, image-processing infrared seekers rend- lowest possible logistical cost. ering jammers and blinding lasers ineffective. Free choice of system components Low cost of operation Whether a new setup, modernization or expansion of an exis- During system design, Diehl Defence developers focused ting weapon system, the modular system architecture and attention on enabling system for sustained operations. hardware-independent fire control software provide utmost fle- Highly automated operation with a minimum of person- xibility. They offer plenty of options, particularly during selecti- nel is possible. Sensor and signal processing electronics on of system elements for target detection and tracking, warfa- with low energy intake reduce the probability of frequent re and weapons use. The M air defence system allows failures thereby curbing the logistical costs of maintenan- integration of multifunctional radars for situational awareness ce, despite continuous use. and target detection. Selection of individual system elements is possible to replace or supplement older components in existing air defence systems. Consequently armed forces no longer have to rely on a single manufacturer s product, but instead can choose the best equipment available on the market. 34 40'0"S Launching Station Key Features IRIS-T and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) with lockon-after-launch (LOAL) Full 360 coverage due to vertical 34 41'0"S launch Thrust Vector Control (TVC) for maximum lateral acceleration, very short inner range and high altitudes Most comprehensive threat catalog Target data via uplink Insensitive motor and warhead 34 42'0"S Certified round in storage, transport and launch container 34 43'0"S 20 9'0"O 20 10'0"O 20 11'0"O 20 12'0"O 20 13'0"O 20 14'0"O
SL have been implemented in corresponding launchers. This The core of the new GBAD system is the guided permits greatest flexibility possible, regardless of the sensors missile system a refinement of the IRIS-T air-to-air guided and command and control systems in use. missile, introduced for arming modern fighters in ten air forces worldwide. The enhanced-performance version is The combined storage-, transport and launch canister of specified expressly for ground-based use by the German air provides a further logistical advantage. The guided force and provides exceptional range (up to 40 km). A data missile is delivered in a canister designed for transport, sto- link transmits target data from ground radar to the guided rage as well as loading on to the launcher station for firing. missile. For high-precision terminal homing, coupled with maximum probability of a direct hit, the image-processing IRIS-T IR seeker offers an additional source of highly precise target This is an interesting option for all armed forces with IRIS-T data. The combined advantages of both sensor technologies inventories. This high-performance air-to-air missile can enable M s unique performance under all weather be integrated without modification into the corresponding conditions. S launcher of a ground-based air defence system. Contracted by the Federal Ministry of Defence, Diehl Defence It is capable of engaging the same targets as at developed the new surface-to-air guided missile as shorter ranges, providing object protection for example. One an integral part of the German Armed ForcesˈTactical Air De- and the same IRIS-T can be employed in different roles fence System. is designed for easy integration into a as an air-to-air and a surface-to-air version. Contracted by wide range of existing and future air defence systems. This is the Försvarets Materielverk (FMV) procurement authority, made possible by connection to command and control as well Diehl Defence will equip the Swedish army with S as fire control systems through standardized, software-based systems. Highly mobile tracked vehicles serve as carriers interfaces. Moreover, all functionalities for employing IRIS-T establishing an integrated network comprising sensors and a new fire control system. Command and Key Features TOC Control System Threat evaluation, weapon allocation Engagement planning Management of airspace and areas Tactical recording and replay Rule-based decision support Multi-datalink capability (realtime and non-realtime) Scalability for TOC and Master TOC operations Training, Simulator Communication Networked and connected to (superior) command posts 20 15'0"O 20 16'0"O 20 17'0"O 20 18'0"O 20 19'0"O 20 20'0"O
Plug & Fight system components Diehl Defence developed a fire control system Both guided missile systems have performed suc- as a central element for integration into various cessfully with a wide range of sensors in nume- command and control systems. Apart from sys- rous test campaigns, including firings at target tems already tested, such as the C² System of drones. The tests were conducted with a variety SAAB EDS, the BMD Flex System of TERMA AS of possible electromagnetic and electro-optical and the IBMS of AIRBUS, Diehl s fire control sys- sensors, such as GIRAFFE AMB radar devices tem can also be employed in other manufactu- of Saab Electronic Defence Systems (EDS) and rers command and control systems. 34 37'0"S Ground-Based Multi-Mission Radar of the Australian manufacturer CEA Technologies. Additional For mobile use, all system elements are delivered multifunctional radars like GIRAFFE G4A, TRS4D on a standard 10 to 20 ISO frame allowing de- and Kronos 3D are under consideration upon re- ployment in nearly all vehicle types with adequate quest of customers. Electro-/optical sensors can load capacity in the inventories of today s armed be used as well. forces. This also applies to future vehicle genera- 34 38'0"S tions. Moreover, detached operation of all system components is also possible. 34 39'0"S 34 40'0"S Sensors 34 41'0"S Multifunction-Radar 360 protection to a range of 200 km 34 42'0"S Up to 90 radar horizon and an altitude of 30 km Very high resistance against counter measures Guidance of up to 500 objects simultaneously Fully integrated IFF functionality Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community 34 43'0"S 20 21'0"O 20 22'0"O 20 23'0"O 20 24'0"O 20 25'0"O
Diehl offers an economical solution for reliable air defence against a wide spectrum of airborne threats with M. It is ideally suited for modernization of existing or realization of new systems. D-PRM/04/2015 Diehl BGT Defence GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 10 12 55 88642 Überlingen/Germany Telefon +49 7551 89-01 Fax +49 7551 89-2822 www.diehl.com