Cassidian unveils Spexer 500 security radar at 2013 Milipol

Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, has introduced new Spexer 500 electronically scanning radar at the 2013 Milipol Paris Security Exhibition being held at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in France.

The new electronically scanning radar has been designed for camp protection, perimetre and critical infrastructure surveillance including sensitive and protected areas such as oil fields, power plants, airports and others as well as for border security and military installations.

A part of Cassidian’s Spexer security radar family, the Spexer 500 features low weight and requires low power enabling it to be deployed in mobile applications on a tripod or a vehicle.

Cassidian Sensors & Electronic Warfare unit head explained Elmar Compans said the new radar uses digital beam forming (DBF) technology to allow the early detection even of single pedestrians in all weather conditions.

"Spexer 500 gives police or security forces additional reaction time in order to deal with illegal intruders," Compans added.

In addition to ensuring very early warning /a high level of situational awareness, the highly portable and low size all-in-one radar can be easily integrated into C2 system.

Developed for security applications requiring a high situational awareness and a flexible and portable use of the radar, the high-performance and cost-efficient radar can automatically detect and track ground targets and low-flying air targets up to 9km even under harsh climatic conditions.

Image: Cassidian’s Spexer 500 security radar. Photo: Cassidian.