360-degree coverage: The new system from Israel Aerospace Industries

Israel Aerospace Industries will unveil the POINT@AIR system at the AUSA exhibition in Washington this week, a tactical radar mounted on a compact aerostat. Based on AESA technology, the system provides long-range detection, continuous tracking, and 360-degree coverage for air, sea, and land targets. The development is designed for rapid deployment in the field without reliance on infrastructure.

Israel Aerospace Industries will unveil the POINT@AIR system at the AUSA defense exhibition in Washington this week, a new tactical radar mounted on a compact aerostat (balloon). The system is based on the ELM-2083 family of operational radars and integrates active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology. It provides long-range detection, continuous tracking, and 360-degree spatial coverage, and is capable of simultaneously tracking aerial, maritime, and ground targets. The system is designed for rapid deployment in the field without reliance on fixed infrastructure, and its elevation extends the line of sight, enabling early detection of low-flying threats. IAI CEO Guy Bar Lev said that the ability to see and understand the battlespace is the starting point for any effective defense. Elta CEO Dror Bar added that the challenge was to maintain advanced capabilities in a compact system. The article presents the development in a technical and neutral manner, quoting company executives.