Saab radars gaining low, slow target detection
As the number of airspace incursions involving UAVs continues to rise and make headlines due to the risk that they pose, industry is stepping up its response to this problem, including Saab which has been pushing the benefits of adding a low, slow target detection capability to its established family of ground- and sea-based air surveillance radars.
Events at Gatwick and Heathrow airports in December 2018 highlighted the lack of readiness of those in charge of critical infrastructure such as this, as well as a shortfall in powers that authorities have in enforcing countermeasures, so industry has been quick to
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