KALÆTRON PROVIDES SUPERIOR CAPABILITIES FOR TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC ISR AND REGAINING SPECTRUM DOMINANCE
The concept of Multi
Domain Operation
or All Domains
Operation will be central
while preparing for the
Future Wars scenario.
Kalætron developed by
HENSOLDT provides an
answer to regain spectrum
dominance through its superior
capabilities for tactical
and strategic ISR as
well as protection from enemy
air defence. As a force
multiplier, Kalætron helps
in developing a credible
MDO capability which will be the new normal for deterrence.
Kalætron is a combination of KALEI-(doscope) and (Elec)-TRON whereas
the ligature æ stands for "artificial Intelligence inside HENSOLDT electronics.
Kalætron is the answer for regaining spectrum dominance in modern and
dense scenarios by providing superior capabilities for tactical and strategic
ISR as well as protecting allied forces from enemy air defence. Currently the
Kalætron product Family is based on three major pillars:
- Kalætron RWR
- Kalætron Integral
- Kalætron Attack
The Kalætron product family support the fast decision making and
enhanced situational awareness, advanced protection of platform and personnel
as well as suppression of enemy air defence. Kalætron is the epitome of a
centre of complementary and excelling capabilities with significant growth
potential and applying an integrated approach to dominate the electromagnetic
spectrum. Furthermore, Kalætron will become a strong foundation for
new network centric warfare capabilities which are key enabler for overall
superiority in the modern battle space.
The architecture of Kalætron is fully digital, modular and scalable having
building block elements like innovative Digital Front End Receiver, Central
Processor and different types of Antennas. For example, RWR application can
easily be upgraded to ESM by adding additional building blocks and Software.
KALÆTRON RWR
The fully digital, modular and scalable Radar Warning Receiver (Kalætron product
family) provides superior performance for threat detection and reaction
time starting from the antenna system until the generated digital output stream
to cope with the new requirements for survival of platform and personnel in
modern warfare scenarios. The system has proven a superior detection range
compared to analog systems (wideband/narrowband receivers). It detects and
track all emitters at very long distance in short time and enhances situational
awareness of the pilot for avoiding actual radar threats. The system has proven
its outstanding multi-signal capabilities and proven COMS suppression by using
software defined filters in respective scenarios. The system is capable of recording
an enormous amount of data (PDWs) which has never been available for
post mission evaluation before (ELINT characteristics) is especially designed for
the challenging and dense electromagnetic environment of tomorrow.
KALÆTRON INTEGRAL
While Kalætron RWR is serving as an advanced system for superior platform
protection, Kalætron Integral provides assets for tactical and strategic abilities
to gather intelligence on hostile emitters with respective locations. With its
clear designation for ISR missions it contains solutions as well as products for
Possessing such capabilities Kalætron Integral serves both the mission
planning and post-mission analysis as well as giving a tactical and strategic
advantage to commanders and users.
KALÆTRON ATTACK
Air forces and their transport and combat aircraft are threatened by new air
defence capabilities (A2 / AD, IADS, LPI capabilities, frequency agility, enhanced
missile performance, etc.).
The crews' safety, the aircraft
survivability, and its
systems assertiveness must
be ensured and supported
in all times. Our state-ofthe-
art air- Electronic Warfare
capabilities are a prerequisite
for "Freedom of
Movement" and a tool for
the commanders to foster
"Freedom of Operations".
With our Kalætron Attack
Product Line, HENSOLDT
develops a key solutions
with a universal and for the
first time fully digitised technology, aimed to achieve/aid the entire chain of desired
effects – no matter from a close or from a long distance thus optimally fulfilling the
requirements of an Electronic Combat role for the Eurofighter or any other fast
mover. Kalætron Attack is the basis for providing the following capabilities:
- Stand-off jamming (SOJ)
- Escort jamming (ESJ)
- Stand-in jamming (SIJ)
The innovative solutions offered by Kalætron can cope with current and future
operational scenarios. There is a solution for every customer requirement. The
Kalætron architecture is designed to be completely platform independent. The
Kalætron system inherent modularity – with its high quality digitalisation done
close to the source of information – provides the benefit of lower risk and less installation
costs for platform integrator, as well as enhanced installed performance.
