Robin Radar Systems has today announced its IRIS On-The-Move (OTM) capability has a new maritime functionality, as the radar will be capable of operating effectively across dynamic maritime environments. The update will allow existing IRIS systems to seamlessly transition between land and sea deployments, strengthening counter-UAS protection for shipping lanes, harbours, naval operations, and critical maritime infrastructure, said the company.
“The announcement comes at a time of heightened instability across global shipping routes, with recent tensions in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz underscoring the growing threat posed by drones to international trade, ports, offshore assets, and civilian vessels,” according to Robin Radar. “Originally developed to operate from moving land vehicles travelling at speeds up to 100km/h, IRIS On-The-Move will now be adapted for maritime environments through advanced software enhancements that compensate for sea clutter, vessel movement, and challenging coastal conditions. Designed to be mounted on vessels, IRIS OTM Maritime will detect, track, and classify drones travelling at speeds of up to 54 knots, while remaining operational in extreme environments through salt and corrosion-resistant engineering, resonance tolerance, and EMC-compliant architecture.
Unlike traditional static radars, IRIS is designed to move with the threat itself, providing persistent situational awareness across highly dynamic environments, said the company. The radar’s software architecture will be updated to filter out heavy sea reflections and environmental clutter to isolate small airborne threats operating close to the waterline, an increasingly important capability as drone incursions continue to evolve across maritime theatres. Unlike traditional naval radar systems designed primarily to monitor large vessels and aircraft, IRIS is purpose-built for drone detection and classification, capable of tracking drones ranging from hovering targets through to high-speed aerial threats travelling at up to 100 metres per second.
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