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Teledyne Microwave UK launches Deimos R-ESM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Teledyne Microwave UK has launched Deimos 'Backpack' R-ESM​, the latest addition to its Phobos Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) family.

Image courtesy Teledyne Microwave UK 

Purpose-built for rapid deployment and frontline agility, Deimos delivers full-spectrum electronic intelligence (ELINT) in a rugged, lightweight backpack system.​

Deimos harnesses the trusted performance of Teledyne Microwave UK's (TMUK) Phobos technology in a lightweight, operator-portable format. Designed for dismounted teams, vehicles, boats and aircraft, it fits seamlessly into a standard military backpack and is engineered for mobility, speed and operational independence across land and amphibious environments. 

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“Deimos delivers high-end ELINT capability to the tactical edge," said Scott Patterson, General Manager of Teledyne Microwave UK. “It is designed with the realities of modern operations in mind – giving frontline teams a system they can carry, deploy, and trust in the most demanding conditions. We're especially proud that Deimos is designed and manufactured right here in the UK, showcasing the strength of British engineering and our commitment to sovereign capability." 

Key Capabilities of Deimos:

  • Fully Portable
  • 360° Passive Detection
  • Advanced Signal Analysis
  • ATAK Compatible & Network-Ready
  • Remote Operation
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Deimos is ideal for defence organisations seeking cost-effective, high-performance R-ESM solutions across land, sea and air domains. With its low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP), rapid deployment capability and future-ready architecture, it joins TMUK's Phobos range - scalable, modular systems trusted by NATO and Allied forces for passive situational awareness and electronic warfare across all domains. Developed by engineers over five decades of operational insight, TMUK's Radar-ESM solutions are rigorously tested for seamless integration with C2, CMS, and EA systems. 

Teledyne Microwave UK is ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​a division of Teledyne UK Limited and provides advanced RF & Microwave radar detection and protection solutions, delivering mission-critical capabilities to defence and security customers worldwide.

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