HENSOLDT's "Kalætron" — Electronics Spectrum Gazing!

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

• ESM
• ELINT
• COMINT
• SIGINT

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.