The nature of military operations is changing rapidly and the armed forces need to adapt as the international threat environment evolves.
More than ever before, sensors play an increasingly important role in detecting and locating enemy fire. And with the return of high-intensity conflicts, armed forces needs to be discrete. Thus, passive sensors can definitively be key to ensure mission success and avoid collateral damage.
To meet and address these challenges, Thales developed a high-performance acoustic system : FireSonic
FireSonic, acoustic hostile fire detection and location system
FireSonic is a military acoustic detection system with proven accuracy and precision. Designed to be easily and quickly deployed, locating sound signatures in any terrain, this system provides real-time data to ensure prompt and effective response in critical situations.
FireSonic has several missions such as : Site protection, Border surveillance and Artillery Counter Battery operations.
It’s an affordable and lightweight system designed to locate any kind of hostile fire, from lightweight gun to heavy artillery in any theatre of operations. With it low SWaP-C, it can be deployed for long periods in all types of conflict situations, from peacekeeping operations to high-intensity warfare.
Key Features & Benefits
- High-performance and wide area hostile fire detection and location
- From lightweight gun to heavy artillery system detection
- Affordable, lightweight and easy to operate system
- Standalone, fully interoperable system
- Combat proven solution and continuous system improvements
Firesonic, combat proven solution
Firesonic is used by French Forces since 2008 (SL2A French program). It has been used in several operational theatres.
This robust, lightweight system is quick and easy to deploy and detects a wide range of targets to reduce the time it takes to locate hostile fire and mount a counter-attack. Its high-selectivity receiver distinguishes between background noise and enemy fire which is a major benefit for deployed forces.
Introducing FireSonic XS
FireSonic XS variant is a miniature version with weight and energy consumption divided by 10. Being fully complementary with the original version, FireSonic XS enables to extend and improve detection range and accuracy. It can also be dropped off by UAV in order to maximize discretion and forces protection.