Tel Aviv: The growing number of electronic systems in the battlefield creates a problem – how to ensure that all of them function under different conditions?
Israeli company MORE has developed a advanced simulator that is capable of testing the real operational readiness of many electronic systems. The system weighs 10 kg and can be carried by different types of UAV’s.
According to Efrat Holzer, Senior System Architect at MORE, the Electromagnetic Operational Environment Emulator (EMOE Emulator) has been designed to prepare platforms and crews for the realities of electromagnetic conflict. This drone-mounted system emulates real-world threats in real time across land, sea, and air.
The aerial platform developed by MORE enhances the ability to simulate complex threat environments, providing valuable insights into electromagnetic spectrum warfare.
The company says that this innovation strengthens the military’s operational readiness by offering realistic and adaptable testing and training environments across multiple domains.
The first EMOE systems are planned to be delivered by year end to a defence client whose identity remains confidential.
To explain the unique capabilities of the system, let’s consider a naval vessel equipped with multiple sensors to ensure comprehensive situational awareness and threat detection. These include:
- Radar systems are used for long-range target detection, surface surveillance, and missile guidance.
- Electronic Support Measures (ESM) detect and analyse radar signals from enemy threats, providing early warning. * Electronic Attack (EA) systems are used to jam or deceive incoming missiles and radar systems by generating false targets or disrupting guidance systems.
The complexity of the multi-layered sensor suite poses challenges in testing the systems through realistic simulation.
The company says that its EMOE Emulator converts the training field into a functional electromagnetic test range.
“Rather than waiting for actual conflict to assess your systems, you can verify their readiness now in realistic conditions, with repeatable scenarios and measurable performance. This is how modern forces prepare for current threats.” Holzer said.
The EMOE Emulator can test the performance of ESM (Electronic Support Measures), RWR (Radar Warning Receivers), and EA (Electronic Attack) systems by emitting signals that represent real-world threats.
The company says that the system provides realistic training: crews can train to detect, track, and respond to simulated radar threats in real time.
It also serves to create enhanced sensor validation: tests the performance of radar and electronic warfare systems under diverse scenarios, ensuring that platforms are battle-ready.
“The drone can deploy rapidly and simulate threats in various operational environments, enhancing the scope of testing and training exercises,” Holzer added.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
