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The Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) successfully completed the procurement of Lot 1 of 2 new SS-4000 sensors in early August following a contract with the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC).
The SS-4000 sensor prosecutes electronic intelligence (ELINT) emitters and can detect non-communications signals. This enables collection and exploitation by Army Soldiers. This newly acquired information is then provided to Army leadership for action.
The new SS-4000 sensor is replacing the legacy Guardrail Common Sensor (GRCS) ELINT Advanced Quicklook (AQL) system, which the Army has been using on aircraft for the past 35 years. The SS-4000 is a state-of-the-art replacement capable of collecting against modern threat emitters.
The SS-4000 payload can detect and produce actionable intelligence for ELINT emitters of interest with great accuracy. The new system can scan the environment at a high rate to detect and intercept signals from adversaries.
PD SAI will continue working with SNC to integrate further SS-4000 sensors onto additional GRCS aircraft. Modifications on additional aircraft is expected to begin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.
| Date Taken: | 09.20.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 09.20.2021 14:21 |
| Story ID: | 405624 |
| Location: | ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND, US |
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