수송기 스페인 공군의 C295 수송기 항전장비 개량

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나토 지원 및 조달국(NSPA; Nato Support and Procurement Agency)이 스페인 공군 소속 C295 수송기에 ALR-400 RWR과 EW 컨트롤러를 장착하는 계약을 인드라와 체결했습니다. 

ALR-400 RWR은 위협감지 외에 트랜스미터의 위치와 항공기/레이더의 유형에 대한 구체적인 정보도 제공한다고 하네요. 

스페인 공군은 C295를 20기 운용중입니다. 

https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/indra-spanish-c295-radar/?cf-view 

Indra to renew Spanish C295 fleet’s radar, self-protection system

Indra to renew Spanish C295 fleet’s radar and self-protection system

The upgraded aircraft will enhance the forces’ analysis capabilities to detect adversary signals in real-time.

Indra will equip the Spanish aircraft with ALR-400 radar warning receiver and EW controller systems. Credit: © Indra/NSPA – NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

The Nato Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to Indra for upgrading the Spanish Air and Space Force’s C295 military transport aircraft.

The Spanish company will be responsible for renewing the radar warning and self-protection controller system of the entire C295 or T.21 fleet deployed under the 35th Spanish Air and Space Force Wing.

Indra will equip the transport aircraft with ALR-400 radar warning receiver as well as electronic warfare (EW) controller.

It will enhance the analysis capabilities of the Spanish Air and Space Force to detect threats and adversary signals in real-time.

Besides, the Spanish forces will use the upgraded systems to get a more precise understanding of their pilots and crews’ safety, while contributing to strengthen the overall situational awareness.

Apart from detecting threats, the ALR-400 provides specific guidance on the position of the transmitter as well as the type of aircraft/radar from where the signal has originated.

This radar can further process complex waveforms, such as doppler radars and threats that utilise frequency agility and low probability of interception techniques to ensure that they are not detected by any radar.

Once upgraded, the C295 military transport aircraft will provide enhanced capabilities to the 35th Spanish Air and Space Force Wing for undertaking aircraft protection missions in conflict zones.

The Nato agency informed that this is the first ALR-400 equipment order finalised between the NSPA and Indra.

Currently, the NSPA supports more than 500 airborne platforms in 15 nations to operate with this warning system, which is also a part of the Nato’s existing technology portfolio.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Air_and_Space_Force#Current_inventory

Spanish Air and Space Force - Wikipedia

https://www.indracompany.com/sites/default/files/indra_alr-400_rwr.pdf (ALR-400 카탈로그)