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NAVAL DEFENSE SYSTEM

Rafael is a world class provider of Naval Combat Systems, RAFAEL
offering a wide range of naval systems, which have been ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS
developed based on the company's extensive experience
and know-how in defense technology. P.O.Box 2250 (19)
Rafael's naval systems provide solutions for any capability Haifa 3102102, Israel
gap in naval surface warfare, ship defense, anti-submarine Tel: 972-4-8794714
and underwater warfare, and costal defense. Fax: 972-4-8794657
E-mail: intl-mkt@rafael.co.il
Ship Defense systems: Web Site: www.rafael.co.il

Integrating soft-kill and hard-kill systems. These includes the PROTECTOR unmanned surface vehicle integrated with MINI-
TYPHOON stabilized weapon station or non-lethal weapon provide an effective solution for anti-terror force protection (AT/FP)
tasks, C-PEARL DV ESM and SHARK ECM, IDS WIZARD (corner reflector), C-GEM active RF decoy and BARAK air-defense
missiles.

Underwater systems:

„TORBUSTER „SCUTTER - Reactive Expendable Acoustic
Torpedo Countermeasure
Combined Soft Kill/Hard Kill Torpedo Decoy
The TORBUSTER is a fourth generation torpedo decoy for SCUTTER is a self-propelled, third generation reactive,
submarines. It provides effective defence against all types of expendable torpedo Countermeasure, capable of Protect
acoustic homing torpedoes. Upon detection of an incoming a submarine from passive and active acoustic homing
torpedo (external to the system), the TORBUSTER system torpedoes. Scutter has a threat library, based on intelligence
will launch a decoy from an external launcher. The decoy programmed by the user, which is used to select the
will propel itself to a safe distance from the submarine, and appropriate response. Designed to respond simultaneously
seduce the incoming torpedo by transmitting specific acoustic to multiple torpedoes of various types. SCUTTER is self-
signals using a technology based on the Scutter, reactive destructs at the end of its mission.
acoustic decoy. An effective defense for surface ships in addition to
submarines, SCUTTER is operational in several World-class
navies.

„DEEP LINK - Low Probability of Intercept „ LESCUT - Torpedo Countermeasure

Acoustic Communication Network for Surface Ships

DeepLink’s dimensions enable the system to be carried by LESCUT is an intelligent, third generation
small underwater vehicles or divers. reactive Countermeasure, designed to identify the incoming
Using CDMA communication with MIMO (Multi-Input, multi- threat and provide a customized response. Surface vessel-
Output) techniques, DEEPLINK overcomes .The multipath launched, LESCUT is designed to respond simultaneously
interferences of the UWAC, ensuring high reliability n various to multiple torpedoes of various types , and programmed
environments such as deep Water, shallow water, harbors to defeat all types of modern torpedo logic, including range
and etc. gates, Doppler shift, pulse discrimination, AGC/DVG, and
DEEPLINK is designed as an ad-hoc network including a more.
multi-hop mechanism. Both built-in message distribution LESCUT requires no pre-launch input or tests, shortening the
protection and multi-hop mechanisms increase the reliability response time and eliminating errors due to incorrect settings
of the network and the connectivity between nodes, providing or Operator mistakes. Lescut is based on the Ultra Electronic
solution for non-line-of-sight scenarios. Oceans Systems hardware and Rafael’s proven Reactive
DEEPLINK supports both SMS and navigational control acoustic module electronics and software.
messages, allowing the user to create his own
Mission status. Each node contains a user interface which
includes virtual keyboard (for SMS writing), navigation system
and network display.

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