The Israeli Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Elbit Systems to supply various laser-based systems.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop will supply several types of advanced laser technologies that implement high-quality, compact and lightweight laser systems for a wide range of applications.
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The contract includes the Rattler laser, the newest laser transmitter, which is specifically designed for size weight and power (SWAP).
The laser transmitter offers 30MJ of energy at 20 pulses a second and highly stable performance in all environmental conditions and unparalleled duty cycle.
Another laser, the Rattler-C weighs under 480g and is specifically designed for very small payloads.
Several versions of the Rattler adopted for tactical ground applications include Rattler-H, compact designator-marker (CD-marker) and Rattler-G.
Rattler-H is a pistol-like laser designator that can be easily carried by soldiers and can be used conveniently whenever required.
CD-Marker is a combination of the Rattler laser with a see-spot camera and an eyepiece packaged in a handy-cam configuration, while Rattler-G can be integrated with different observation and target location systems.
Deliveries of the laser-based systems are expected to run for the next two years.
