here’s more information from a JDW article a few weeks ago.
Date Posted: 14-Apr-2004
JANE’S DEFENCE WEEKLY – APRIL 21, 2004
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South African EW system for Malaysian Sukhois
Helmoed-Römer Heitman JDW Correspondent
Cape Town
The Malaysian government has placed an order with South African electronic warfare (EW) company Avitronics for Multi-Sensor Warning Systems ( MSWS) to be fitted to the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s 18 new Sukhoi-30MK fighters.
Work on the first two phases of the order, valued at $20 million, is to commence immediately. The first phase will focus on system engineering to fully integrate the MSWS with the aircraft. The second phase of about 18 months will see a prototype developed and the production systems manufactured.
The fully integrated MSWS comprises a radar-warning system able to handle multiple simultaneous pulse Doppler and continuous wave signals, a laser-warning system, a solar blind ultra-violet missile approach warning system that can track more than eight targets simultaneously and an EW controller with an integrated defensive aids computer.
It gives audio warning of threats and shows detailed data on either a dedicated colour display or an existing colour multi-functional display. Active jamming and chaff/flare dispensers can be integrated with the system to suit the threat environment.
The MSWS is modular to facilitate tailoring to specific requirements and budget levels and can be specified to provide full spherical coverage.
The system is supplied with Pre-Flight Data Compiler and Flight Data Analyser software tools that enable the operator to tailor the system to suit the developing threat environment.
A memory-loading unit allows software to be loaded and unloaded on the flight line and various pre-flight data sets can be loaded and selected in flight as a mission proceeds. All relevant data is recorded during the mission for later downloading and analysis.
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