AIN Online:
The consortium that delivers the Praetorian Defensive Aids Subsystem Suite (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon has unveiled its plans for the development of a next-generation, all-digital architecture variant of the combat aircraft’s protection suite.
The so-called Praetorian Evolution concept has been unveiled as the next iteration of the DASS system that will protect the fighter in years to come, which will include it moving beyond the role of a traditional DASS that serves as an organic protection system to one that will allow Typhoon to integrate further with future fleets and concepts of operations. This will include the ability to carry out multi-platform electronic warfare and combat intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) roles, including high-precision targeting and advanced combat identification. Its all-digital architecture, meanwhile, will allow for easier upgrades to the system, which will provide cost savings in the years to come.
