Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is at an advanced stage of integration and ground testing for the ELM-2022ES Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar – the latest addition to its best selling ELM-2022 Maritime Patrol Radar (MPR) family.

The ELM-2022ES AESA MPR, developed by IAI’s subsidiary and group, ELTA Systems Ltd, implements the proven operating modes of the ELM-2022 family, together with additional modes derived from the unique capabilities of AESA technology. The radar system combines mechanical scanning in the horizontal plane with fine beam shifting, and full electronic scanning in the vertical plane, providing improved detection, particularly at high sea states, and enabling efficient use of the radar in air/air and air/surface modes.
Using state-of-the-art signal processors, based on the latest powerful multi-core components, allows implementation of new algorithms that take maximum advantage of the AESA technology. A significant improvement in target detection performance is in imaging modes such as Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) and in Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) modes.
“As pioneers in the field of airborne AESA radars this was a natural evolution for us,” said Mr. Joseph Weiss, IAI’s CEO & President. “The new radar is far more advanced than any other radar in its category, and we have been waiting for the right time when this technology would become cost-effective for our customers.”

The system is undergoing qualification tests for airborne applications, preparing it for delivery by mid-2015 and is fully compatible with current radar installations.

IAI press release