Introducing IRIS-100 with Local Sensors: A First in Inventory
The IRIS-100 Infrared Missile Warning System, equipped with local sensors, has officially joined the inventory in 2023. Developed by defense giant ASELSAN, the IRIS-100 system is designed to detect IR-guided missile threats and provide timely warnings to pilots.
ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced this significant milestone in a Twitter post, emphasizing the delivery of the system with domestic sensors. The IRIS-100 system has been designed to offer comprehensive protection by utilizing sensors that provide a 360-degree view around the platform, allowing for the early detection of missile threats from any direction.
The system’s general features include the ability to detect threat exhaust radiation in the solar blind UV band, capturing weak signals from a high range, and the detection and tracking of threats from the moment of launch. It also offers audible and visual alerts to the pilot, high angular accuracy and resolution, the ability to detect, track, and warn of multiple missile threats simultaneously, and a short reaction time for triggering countermeasure systems automatically.
Moreover, the IRIS-100 system is designed to withstand environmental conditions, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +71°C and a storage temperature range of -55°C to +85°C. It also meets the MIL-STD-810 E environmental standard, ensuring its durability in military operations.
The role of the IRIS-100 system is critical in defending against potential dangers, especially in the early detection of IR-guided missile threats, thereby enhancing the security of aerial platforms. Additionally, the system is specifically designed for integration into airplanes, helicopters, and similar aircraft, providing a reliable defense solution.
With its advanced capabilities and successful field tests, the IRIS-100 Infrared Missile Warning System represents a significant advancement in defense technology. Its deployment with local sensors in 2023 marks a major achievement in enhancing the security and protection of aerial platforms.
