SPECTRA

The SPECTRA integrated electronic warfare suite provides long-range detection, identification and accurate localisation of Infrared, electro-magnetic and laser threats.

  • Integrated self-protection system

  • Advanced multi-threat dispenser

  • IR missile warning system

  • In service with the French Navy, Air Force and export countries

SPECTRA (Self-Protection Equipment to Counter Threats for Rafale Aircraft) has been jointly developed by MBDA and Thales to provide an integrated self-protection system for the Rafale combat aircraft in service with the French Air Force and Navy, and export countries.

The SPECTRA integrated electronic warfare suite provides long range detection, identification and accurate localisation of Infrared, electro-magnetic 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 warning system, a special management unit for threat level assessment and multi-threat decoy dispensers with a smart dispensing facility. SPECTRA provides Rafale with the highest survivability assets against the range of airborne and ground-based threats.

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