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collateral damage in the local vicinity. The IR Jammer is an infinite/repeatable countermeasure. If a laser initiated threat is detected by the Laser Warner then directionally deployed obscuration smoke will instantaneously hide the AFV in both thermal and visual view from missile operators and gunners while at the same time providing a decoy heat source on the ground. The fixed high angle of the grenade launchers and operating distance of the grenades provides a safe operating area around the platform for dismounts. The overall system safety of MUSS is aligning with STANAG 4754.
As a potent and technically mature in-service system the MUSS is already starting to evolve to meet our customer’s requirement for an enhanced MUSS APS capability to meet emerging challenges. MUSS has
a well-defined Technology Road Map including an advanced Laser Warner, further reduction of SWaP
and an increased threat library, which looks to fill those challenges. MUSS sensor inputs will be used to provide more Situational Awareness not only to the host platform but also deliver this as part of wider platform interoperability potentially autonomously. On the platform itself it is envisaged that through wider integration with next generation systems such the HENSOLDT SETAS [See, Through, Armour, System] there is possibility of a Situational Awareness specific layer in the platforms protection.
SETAS: “New Generation Situational Awareness System, is suitable for all kind of vehicles, wheeled
and tracked, as upgrade solution or for newly built vehicles. The system offers human target recognition up to 300m by extreme high resolution daylight sensors and a detection capability of similar range using un- cooled IR cameras.
About HENSOLDT
HENSOLDT is a pioneer of technology and innovation in the area of defence and security electronics. The company, headquartered in Germany, is a leading European provider in the field of sensor solutions for defence and non- defence applications.
HENSOLDT Australia Pty Ltd is a product solution and services provider in the region, and part of
the Hensoldt Group of Companies. HENSOLDT Australia is geared to provide through-life- support of our wide range of products, for all our valued regional customers. It is headquartered in Canberra with a long-standing relationship with DSTG and an established fleet including large number of Self-protection Solutions on various in-service airborne platforms.
SETAS provides continuous 360° automatic observation up to 8 independent crew members. With up to 78° of vertical FOV the cameras pods are installed around the vehicle to avoid blind spots and generate optimized situation awareness (as close as 3m from the vehicle’s edge). A fully integrated HMI allows display
of the images on HMD, AR-goggle or mobile display – defined on customer’s requirement.
Additional sensors like missile and laser warner such as MUSS, but also acoustic shot detectors can be implemented into the SETAS configuration. The open system’s architecture complies with NGVA and allows easily video integration of different Optronic sensors (e.g. EOTS and driver sights) within the existing Battle Management System (BMS) on unique operator display. Video feed can then be share on the common platform to other vehicles in the combat group.
Several integration on different vehicles and field
tests, i.e. in UK, Finland, Switzerland, showed outstanding performance and a kind of “game-changer” capability for the crew.
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