Naval Laser Warning Systems

Detection and Identification of laser threats

In a littoral environment where attacks can be difficult to detect, Elbit Systems' extensive range of laser warning systems (LWS) provide sea vessels of all sizes with instant and accurate threat detection and identification capabilities.

The LWS offers 360-degree threat coverage from laser-guided bombs and missiles, air and shore-based designators, rangefinders, beam riders and more, enhancing the ship's survivability and improving its mission effectiveness.

Elbit Systems' Enhanced Laser Warning System (ELAWS), Threat Detection System (TDS) and lightweight mobile Laser Warning System (mLWS) detect, categorize and pinpoint laser sources from the ever-evolving threat to the seas. The company's range of systems allows for onboard training and includes built-in test mechanisms.

Superior Performance

With options of being incorporated into the ship’s C4I system or as a stand-alone installation, the LWS features a high detection probability and a low false-alarm rate. The advanced, high-speed processing and communications capabilities, combined with electro-optical operation, provide accurate

and dependable performance in a broad range of naval platforms. In addition, the system is immune to false alarms triggered by reflections, lightning and gunfire as well as self-RF and electro-optical operations. The range of LWS are fully field-proven and in use around the world.

Highly Customizable – all of these systems incorporate an independent and user controlled threat library, can be tailored to meet a broad range of threats, provide the required degree of accuracy. Whether installed as a stand-alone system or integrated with countermeasures, the system can be easily fitted to a wide range of naval platforms, from patrol boats to corvettes and frigates.