/en en /en/worldwide-defence-air-forces/airborne-optronics/news/elix-irr-threat-warning-system Being on time means already being late, as some military might say. Similarly, as the speed and variety of potential threats to military air platforms continues to increase – e.g. missiles, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), small arms – knowing the threat is on its way means already being hit. Today more than ever before, platform survivability starts with the earliest possible warning. It starts with knowing when the threat is being fired and from where. 13 Jun 2023 2742855 /en/worldwide/defence/magazine/seamless-tracking-sea-land-efficient-border-protection An aircraft is patrolling the sea along a country’s coastline. Analysis from the latest Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission has left no room for uncertainty: fresh footsteps are detected on nearby beaches, indicating activity in a well-known area, favoured by illegal smugglers. The Commander is very clear on the necessity to come back to monitor and catch them in the act, but the operator tasked with the mission is concerned. She knows the sensors will detect the maritime activity but when the targets move to land, her current system will lose the trail… 16 Dec 2021 2739963