Operational requirement
SPECTRA (Self-Protection Equipment to Counter Threats for RAFALE
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Aircraft) has been jointly developed by MBDA and Thales to provide an integrated
integrated self-protection system for the Rafale combat aircraft in service
with the French Air Force and Navy, and export countries.
self-protection
system for the rafale
The solution
The SPECTRA integrated electronic warfare suite provides long-range
Partner:
detection, identification and accurate localisation of infrared,
electromagnetic and laser threats. The system incorporates, radar
warning, laser warning and missile warning receivers for threat detection
plus a phased array radar jammer and a decoy dispenser for threat
countering . It also includes a dedicated management unit for data fusion
and reaction decision.
MBDA’s involvement comprises the DDM-NG (IR technology) Missile • Integrated self protection system
Warning System, a special management unit for threat level assessment • Advanced multi-threat dispenser
and multi-threat decoy dispensers with a smart dispensing facility. • IR Missile Warning System
SPECTRA provides Rafale with the highest survivability assets against the • In service with the French Navy and Air Force
range of airborne and ground based threats. and export countries
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Name
• SPECTRA
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