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Flight termination systemThe challenge
The deployment of Flight Termination Systems (FTS) presents significant challenges in the defense industry, where precision, reliability and security are paramount. These systems, designed to safely terminate a missile or aircraft's flight in case of malfunction or deviation, must operate flawlessly under extreme conditions.
The integration of advanced technologies, compliance with rigorous regulatory standards and ensuring cybersecurity against potential threats are critical hurdles.
Additionally, balancing cost-efficiency with the need for high-performance systems adds to the complexity. As defence requirements evolve, the development of robust and adaptable FTS solutions remains a key focus to ensure operational safety and mission success.
Our solution
HENSOLDT develops FTS (ground segment) in mobile and fixed configuration for rocketry operations range: vehicles launch, airborne missiles trials, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) tests.
These solutions are two-fold goal: meet security requirements and eliminate cost and operational constraints imposed by ground-based tracking assets. They combine redundancy for increased reliability, modularity for easy deployment, and user-friendly software suite for full control, easy adaptation and set up.
The FTS platforms are based on industry standards and off-the-shelf components (COTS) with highly flexible architecture for a great scalability and an easy upgrade of the system at any time.
Features and benefits
Features
- IRIG 319-compliant solution
- IRIG excitation and verification unit
- High-power amplifier in 1:1 redundancy configuration
- RF power up to 5 kW
- Omnidirectional and directional antenna
Benefits
- Highly secure and reliable architecture
- Upgradable and scalable
- Latest generation of equipment
- Touch screen for HPA, exciter, receiver
- Customisation on demand
- No obsolescence
- Cost efficient
- ITAR-free