US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps
The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
Saab has been contracted to deliver the Giraffe 1X surface radar system to an undisclosed customer, the company announced on 20 September.
Giraffe 1X is a flexible and agile 3D active electronically scanned array radar that uses gallium nitride (GaN) circuits technology.
The radar has a range of 75km and can monitor multiple air targets or surface targets even in high clutter environments. Using 12 stacked beams, the radar provides elevation coverage of up to 70°.
Being compact and lightweight, Giraffe 1X is portable and can be transported on a pickup truck-sized vehicle.
Anders Linder, head of surface radar solutions within Saab business area surveillance, said: ‘This Giraffe 1X contract further underlines Saab’s position as a supplier of world-leading protection against a wide range of air threats. Saab’s new generation of highly mobile surface radars is what defence forces around the world are asking for.’
The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
The service has been conducting several acquisition and upgrading efforts involving artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve communication, data analysis and ISR systems.
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During the 18-month period of the contract, Lockheed Martin will apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to create surrogate models of aircraft, sensors, electronic warfare and weapons within dynamic and operationally representative environments.