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European defence industry Hensoldt has modernised several test systems on its COBRA artillery location radar, under a multi-million Euro contract with Germany and France.
Core test systems were modernised and replacing the Radar Target Generator (RTG) and the COBRA Radar Environment Simulator were performed under a request from the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation.
The new RTG equipment, which simulates target trajectories, accounts for changes in the user nations’ operational requirements such as long-term deployments in stationary locations, simultaneous operation of several systems, and 24/7 surveillance missions.
“The COBRA Radar Environment Simulator is the key element to test and verify the COBRA radar performance in a laboratory environment with reproducible target trajectories,” a Hensoldt statement said.
“It generates artificial radar returns allowing to simulate all kinds of ballistic projectiles (missiles, mortar grenades, howitzer or gun projectiles) without the necessity of real transmissions.”
The mobile radar system is used to locate hostile artillery and missile positions, calculating the flight path of projectiles in order to give early warning and, if required, defensive action.
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