ECS launch new IECM Radio Frequency Inhibitor Systems
These new products address a market where agility and close manoeuvre are at a premium and individual protection is a necessary extension of Force Protection principles. In close terrain and urban areas where small advantages can make a difference, Peregrine or Goshawk (below) can give an edge.
IEDs account for the largest proportion of military and civilian casualties in today’s asymmetric warfare environment. Combining accurate threat analysis and sophisticated technical solutions, the new Peregrine and Goshawk Individual ECM from ECS provide a reliable counter to the modern and varied RCIED threat.
Both of these personal jamming systems are small, lightweight and designed to counter RCIED threats within the HF/VHF/UHF, upper and lower GSM, DECT, 3G, WiFi and ISM Frequency ranges. The Peregrine and Goshawk systems weigh 1.3kg and 1.9kg respectively (including battery and antenna) and are powered from a LiIon rechargeable battery providing 4-5 hours of continuous operation for the Peregrine and 5-6 hours for the Goshawk.
The systems can also be synchronised with other in-service communications and IECM equipment.
The Peregrine and Goshawk use sophisticated digital waveform technology with up to 10 simultaneous target waveforms and are programmable to provide antidotes for rapidly changing in-theatre RCIED threats.
Col Andy Gibson, Strategy Director for ECS and a former CO of 11 EOD Regiment and CIED lead for Land Forces, said: “IECM is not new in concept but it has been overlooked in favour of area coverage provided by Force Protection ECM. As future operations focus on more precise, integrated capabilities and look to lessen the burden on soldiers, Peregrine and Goshawk offer a solution to enhance flexibility and individual protection in the asymmetric arena where the RCIED will be ever present.”
