Armoured with smartness
On modern battlefields, one striking trend stands out: technological armament is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Tomorrow's battlegrounds will pose threats from all directions and grow ever quieter, significantly heightening security risks for ground troops.
As opposing forces increasingly rely on similar advanced technologies, the challenge of effectively protecting troops and armoured vehicles, and preparing countermeasures becomes more complex. Experts unanimously agree that speed, accuracy and extensive information sharing will be more crucial than ever.
Today's operational environments for ground forces are rapidly evolving, making the protection of armoured vehicles particularly challenging. Attacks now come from every direction, often from above, leaving crews with mere seconds to respond. This urgency underscores the necessity for automated systems. Self-protection systems that enhance situational awareness, especially through laser detection, are becoming vital. However, these systems must contend with increasing complexity.
Wilfred Moore, Saab Marketing Manager, explains, "The growing number of potential threats and signals keeps armed forces constantly vigilant. More threats must be detected and analyzed within seconds. Without automating these processes and equipping troops with modern systems, you're already at a disadvantage."
The LEDS-50 system addresses these challenges by being adaptable to a wide range of vehicles. It provides precise information on the origin of an attack and the specific weapon system involved. Following this, LEDS-50 enables customized manual or fully automated decoy systems and countermeasure options. These range from multispectral masking to deploying or integrating effectors like remotely controlled weapon stations or infrared jammers. This enhanced situational awareness offers a critical advantage, allowing forces to influence the outcome and impact of an attack while providing essential data for after-action reviews.
As technology gets more advanced, so should our defences.