Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop:
A World-Leader in Providing Fast,
Flexible, Cost-Effective Electro-optics
Solutions, from Full Systems to Sensors
Five-Time Winner of Prestigious Israel National Security Award
Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop Ltd. (Elop), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Elbit Systems Ltd., is a globally recognized multidisciplinary electro-optics
systems house, with one of the richest product portfolios and fastest growth-rates
in the industry today. This growth is based on a wide range of industry-leading
new products and systems, incorporating Elop's unmatched combination of inhouse EO core technologies. Through ongoing cooperation with the Israel
Defense Forces and the armed forces of numerous nations worldwide, Elop
matches electro-optics system performance to real world scenarios.
As a result of the outstanding contribution of these products to the security of
Israel, Elop has five times been awarded the prestigious Israel National Security
Award over the last decade. Today, Elop systems help contribute to the defense
of more than 50 countries worldwide. Recognized for their quality and reliability,
these products have led to Elop's receiving several citations for quality, most
recently Israel's prestigious Yitzhak Rabin National Quality Award.
Full Control of the Process, Enables Meeting Our Customer's Evolving
Operational Demands and Budgetary Constraints
The company’s high level of vertical integration, covering R&D and manufacture
of subassemblies and sensors, production and integration of multidisciplinary
systems, and full post-sale support and services, ensures in-depth control of the
manufacturing process and enables reliable on-time scheduling.
Maintaining all key technologies under one roof enables Elop to satisfy customer
demand for advanced and affordable solutions in the fields of Observation and
Surveillance Payloads, Space and Airborne IMINT, Lasers, Thermal Imaging,
Electro-Optic Countermeasures, Head-Up Displays, Integrated Sights for Ground
Forces and Homeland Security.
Thermal Imaging
A world leader in cooled thermal imaging technologies, Elop's FLIRs employ the
latest IR cooled (3-5µm and 8-12µm), in addition to advanced un-cooled
technologies FPA signal and image processing. Elop's FLIRs deliver a 24/7
observation and surveillance advantage for air, naval, and ground applications.
The full-range of products includes CORAL, hand-held family of cameras, today
the industry-leader, in use on four continents. The 3-5m FPA binocular viewer
weighing less than 2.5 kg, as well as medium and long-range cameras/night
sights, super long-range observation sensors, clip-on night sights, elbow sights
and night driving systems for AFVs/MBTs, coastal, naval and airborne sensors.
Among our latest products is the LILY family of lightweight Thermal Imaging
Weapon Sights (TWS) designed for use by individual infantry soldiers, which
provides significant advantages for operations in total darkness and in even the
most difficult environmental conditions; and the extremely lightweight (1.7
kilograms including battery), compact MARS un-cooled, hand-held thermal
imager with target acquisition capabilities, low power consumption and an
operating time of more than 8 hours. These features make MARS an optimal
solution to a wide range of applications including, security and perimeter defense,
infantry, scouts and special units and target acquisition.
Lasers
Maintaining an international position at the forefront of laser technologies such as
diode pumped technology for over three decades, Elop's rich laser product
repertoire includes a full range of designators, range-finders and more. The
company's “flagship” next generation PLDR weighs 5.5 kg and designates to
ranges of 10 km, ruggedized to meet and even exceed harsh environmental
conditions. It can be carried by an individual soldier and used for stand-off
designation for maximum protection. The PDLR features electronic compass and
GPS, tactical computer for targeting laser-guided munitions. Elop has developed
an entire class of fiber lasers which are utilized as the “engine” for numerous
military and commercial products for helicopter obstacle warning, such as the
LORD/SWORD Obstacle Warning System. SWORD is a unique Laser Radar
(LADAR) providing obstacle detection and real-time alerts to helicopter pilots
flying at low altitudes and adverse weather conditions. One of the latest additions
to the lasers product repertoire is the Serpent ground designator. Featuring the
fully qualified Diode Pumped Compact Transmitter (DPCT), Serpent provides
unsurpassed ground designating performance for its size and weight – 8 km to a
tank target. Another member of the laser family is Hawk, a compact lightweight
diode pumped laser designator, designed for integration with stand alone Target
Location Systems (TLMs) as well as systems mounted on tanks and other
vehicles. The RattlerTM laser is a cutting edge laser transmitter developed
especially for the requirements of the modern battle field for SWAP (Size Weight
and Power). This new building block offers 30mJ energy at 20 pulses per second
with a compact and lightweight design (less than 0.5Kg). The Rattler offers highly
stable performance in all environmental conditions and superb duty cycle.
Observation and Surveillance Stabilized Payloads
Elop’s stabilized electro-optical payloads provide optimal observation,
surveillance, tracking and targeting capabilities under even the toughest
conditions. Optimized for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, UAS, combat vehicles,
naval platforms and ground applications, our payloads include up to four sensors,
MWIR FLIRs (3rd generation), day channels with zoom, eye-safe rangefinders or
laser target designators, and laser pointers in a stabilized turret. Elop’s main
Observation and Surveillance products include:
AMPS (Advanced Multi-Sensor Payload System) - optimized for a full-range of
airborne intelligence tasks, AMPS completes the cycle that starts with initial
gathering of vital intelligence and ends with Bomb Damage Assessment (BDA).
CoMPASS® (Compact Multi-Purpose Advanced Stabilized System) – a 15”
stabilized payloads family used for airborne, naval and ground applications. It
features excellent stabilization performance, accurate Line-Of-Sight (LOS)
positioning, high quality day and night sensors, lasers, effective image
processing algorithms and an exceptionally easy to operate Human Machine
Interface (HMI).
Micro CoMPASS™ is an extremely lightweight 8” electro optical payload for
small UAS and other airborne, marine and ground platforms. It features a unique
miniature cooled continuous zoom FLIR, color TV camera, laser target illuminator
and optional eye-safe laser rangefinder.
DCoMPASS™, the latest member of the CoMPASSTM family, combines the most
advanced digital electronics and networking technologies with high performance
capabilities. DCoMPASS™ introduces some of the market leading operational
benefits, exceptionally high resolution, digital imagery, precise target location
using on gimbal IMU, advanced tracking & image processing algorithms, all
packed in the lightest single LRU, stabilized payload in its class. DCoMPASS™
allows network IP operation via digital Ethernet interface.
Head Up Displays (HUDs):
Elop has supplied more than 3,500 HUDs, flying on more than 20 types of
aircraft: fighters, trainers and transport aviation, both commercial and military, to
customers around the globe. Our HUDs feature stroke on raster display, digital
image source, high brightness, wide angle FOV, high uniformity of symbols/see
through, a depressible stand-by sight, very high MTBF and a variety of customer
tailored Up Front Control Panels (UFCPs) configurations.
Spaceborne Reconnaissance
Serving as the Israel Government’s Center of Excellence for Electro-optics in
Space Applications, Elop specializes in advanced EO products for military,
government and civilian space applications, for the range of satellite types and
missions, in different wavelengths. Products include:
 Research Space Telescopes
 Space Cameras, including ERMS, EROS, Venus and Ofeq
 Hyperspectral Systems
Airborne Reconnaissance Systems
Elop's high performance airborne IMINT systems are at the forefront of airborne
photography and can be installed internally and externally in a variety of fixedwing aircraft. These systems provide real-time reconnaissance, electro-optical
coverage 24/7 over very large areas from long standoff distances. They enable
image storage or transmission to sophisticated ground stations - all in real-time.
Products include:
 Condor®2 EO/IR LOROP system for a variety of aircraft, flying medium
and high altitude (10,000 - 50,000 ft) missions.
 Condor®2 Tac - Day and night tactical vertical and oblique reconnaissance
system which provides round-the-clock high-resolution, visible and IR
mono and stereo images, from very low to very high altitudes.
 ADRes advanced digital reconnaissance vertical photography system
suitable for airborne platforms flying at low and medium altitudes: combat
aircraft, commercial aircraft and other air vehicles.
Integrated Sights for Ground Forces
Over the last three decades, Elop has provided turnkey and tailor-made
integrated gunner and commander sight solutions for virtually every MBT and
AFV in service today. Their modular design combines direct view observation, TV
channels, eye-safe laser rangefinders and a wide variety of night vision
technologies with Line-Of-Sight (LOS) stabilization and Hunter-Killer solutions.
Elop's most recently introduced Commander Sight is the dual-axis Stabilized
ACPS (Advanced Commander Panoramic Sight) for independent target
acquisition/battlefield surveillance in all weather conditions. It can be operated
independently or integrated with a gunner FCS in Hunter-Killer mode.
Generic Robotic Guidance for Autonomous Vehicles
Elop's accumulated experience in navigation, advanced control systems, EO
sensors, smart algorithms and software, gives us an added advantage in
providing our customer's with generic systems for Autonomous Vehicles.
Featuring advanced navigation, obstacle avoidance and vehicle control, Elop's
Generic Robotics Guidance products include:
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GEMINAV a GPS Embedded Modular Inertial Navigation System
ODAM-Obstacles Detection and Avoidance Module
VCM - Vehicle Control Module.
Electro-Optic Countermeasures:
The threat of MANPADS (ground to air heat seeking man-portable missiles) has
grown considerably over the last few years. Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop’s
Multi Spectral Infrared Countermeasure (MUSIC®) systems are a family of
DIRCM (Directed IR Counter Measure) solutions for protecting aircraft against
heat seeking ground to air missiles. These systems integrate advanced fiber
laser technology together with a high rate thermal camera and a small, highly
dynamic mirror turret to provide effective, reliable and affordable protection to all
types of aircraft and under all operational conditions. Designed in an open
architecture our systems can easily be integrated on any type of aircraft. Elop’s
systems are under production for several programs around the world – for a large
variety of Military, VIP and Commercial aircraft. Elop’s DIRCM solutions include
the following:
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MUSIC® - A DIRCM system for the protection of helicopters and smallmedium fixed wing turboprop aircraft. This System has been selected by
the Italian Air Force and is planned to be installed (in a Dual turret
configuration) on the C-130J, C-27J, AW101 CSAR helicopters. The
System has already been supplied to VIP helicopters as well.
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J-MUSIC - A DIRCM system for the protection of large aircraft (heavy
transporters, tankers, VIP jets etc.). This System uses the same DIRCM
as is in the C-MUSIC™ (see below). The system can be easily integrated
on any type of aircraft, in a single or dual turret configuration. The system
was selected for Embraer's KC-390 program for the Brazilian Air Force.
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C-MUSIC™ - A complete self protection solution (including The J-MUSIC
DIRCM and the C-PAWS IR Missile warning System), installed in a POD
and especially designed for the protection of civil and VIP large jets from
MANPADS. This system was selected by the Israeli government for the
protection of its entire commercial fleet and was designed to meet the
requirements of both commercial certification and protection of large
aircraft. This is the first program in the world to provide a complete
protection solution for commercial aviation. The system is being offered to
the international market and there is considerable interest by many
potential customers operating commercial, VIP and military aircraft.
Homeland Security
Elop, together with Elbit Security Systems Ltd, ELSEC, provide solutions for a
wide range of security applications: Border, Coastal and Perimeter Control,
airport and pipeline security and more via the deployment and implementation of
advanced systems based on innovative EO and other components enabling
modular deployment in different configurations. Our homeland security solutions
provide direct answers to major counter-terror challenges confronting nations
worldwide and include the LORROS® – Long Range Reconnaissance &
Observation System, a highly effective solution for monitoring borders and
sensitive facilities; surveillance Vehicles; EO, radars, small UAS, electronic and
fiber-Optic fences security C4I centers and IP Security Surveillance networks
management.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a
wide range of programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit
Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval
systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence
surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"),
advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne
warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications
systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing
military platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security
and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services.
For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems.com.
Contact:
Dalia Rosen, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: 972-4-831-6784
Fax: 972-4-831-5420
E-mail: dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com
Dana Tal, Corporate Communications
Tel: 972-4-831-8809
Cell: 972-54-9998809
E-Mail: dana.tal@elbitsystems.com