The improvements will support high operational mobility and enable precise counter-battery operations, allowing more targets to be detected at longer ranges with a lower electronic signature. Arthur is a digitalised radar system that helps protect troops and civilians by detecting incoming fire and supporting missions such as fire control and counter-battery fire.
“We are pleased to continue to strengthen Spain’s artillery locating capability, which is critical in warning of incoming fire as well as enabling quick counter-battery fire. The order is the first of our radar systems to go via NATO’s purchasing organisation which is an important step for us,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.
