Quick Facts
| Role and Mobility | Early Warning and Tracking, Extended Air and Missile Defense Coverage, and Long-Range Detection; Fixed Position Radar |
| Frequency | UHF- and S-Band |
| Range |
UHF-Band: 500 km S-Band: Very Long |
| Air Defense Interceptor Systems | N/A |
| Targets | Ballistic Missiles, Satellites, Air Breathing Targets, and Low Radar-Cross-Section (RCS) Class Stealth Targets |
| Status/Exports | Operational; None |
| Producer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
Overview
The ELM-2090 Terra radar is an Israeli Dual Band Radar comprised of the ELM-2090s Spectra S-Band radar and the ELM-2090U Ultra UHF-Band Radar.[i] It has been designed to offer extended air- and missile-defense coverage against new and evolving air threats. Combining the long-range capabilities of the UHF radar and the high resolution offered by the S-Band radar, Terra offers very long range and large volume search, accurate tracking, and target classification for various threat targets.[ii]
Strategic Implications
The Terra Dual Band Radar is strategically valuable because of its automatic handover and redundancy between the two radars, combined with improved target load sharing, Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM), and severe weather resilience.[iii] The Terra can also provide countries with accurate prediction of impact and launch point estimation, making it particularly invaluable in high conflict areas, like the Middle East.[iv]
Timeline
November 2015: The Terra Radar Becomes Operational[v]
Recent News
References
[i] http://www.iai.co.il/2013/32981-46515-en/MediaRoom.aspx
[ii] https://defense-update.com/20151108_terra.html
[iii] http://www.iai.co.il/2013/32981-46515-en/MediaRoom.aspx
[iv] https://defense-update.com/20151108_terra.html
[v] https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2015/11/11/New-radar-system-announced-by-Israeli-company/7641447249885/
