Aselsan demonstrates integrated electronic warfare suite on Bayraktar TB2

Aselsan has demonstrated electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems working together on a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned air vehicle. The live trials took place in Konya province before more than 15 international defence delegations, the company said.

Electronic support, electronic attack and synthetic aperture radar were combined into a single scenario to detect and identify targets. Video released by Aselsan shows three systems on the TB2: the Antidot 2EA 200 electronic countermeasure pod, the Antidot 2ES 100 electronic support measures pod and the Fulmar 200 active electronically scanned array synthetic aperture radar pod.

In the first phase, the electronic support pod detected a search radar emitter and passed target data to the electronic countermeasure pod for a precision electronic attack. The attack was briefly suspended so the target radar could reacquire and lock onto the unmanned air vehicle. Once locked on, the countermeasure system used digital radio frequency memory techniques to degrade the tracking radar's performance.

In the second phase, the support pod located the emitter for real-time situational awareness while the Fulmar 200 produced high-resolution imagery of the target area. Aselsan said this allowed detailed ground mapping and target identification with metres-level accuracy.

According to Aselsan, the trials showed an end-to-end operational cycle of detection, electronic attack and high-resolution imaging. The company said an engagement using the sensors typically ends with target designation through the Aselflir 500 electro-optical system and engagement with a laser-guided munition. The trials, it added, demonstrate the capacity of its airborne systems to deliver suppression and destruction of enemy air defences.