EADS DCS at Paris Air Show Le Bourget

EADS Defence and Communications Systems (DCS) is the centre of excellence in charge of the integration of the entire operational chain from sensors to effectors. As the EADS "Systems House", DCS will present its expertise in Integrated Systems for Air Dominance at Le Bourget Paris Air Show 2005.

In an increasingly complex world, information superiority is becoming ever more important in all areas of modern life. In the face of new asymmetric threats, the requirements of armed forces and security organisations all over the world have changed towards complete systems solutions.

Forces need to develop new capabilities based on the latest technologies in order to fulfil their multiple operational roles. They will be able to respond more rapidly and with greater precision on all types of missions, thanks to benefits derived from the new Air Dominance systems' architecture, which is based on the Network Enabled Capability concept.

These missions encompass Homeland Security - and the necessarily close cooperation between security agencies - as well as joint capabilities in allied operations.

EADS DCS has an established capability and a breadth of experience in large system integration. This is based on the Network Enabled Capability concept and is supported by an unequalled portfolio of systems and platforms. EADS DCS takes advantage of its wide-ranging capabilities to deliver global solutions suited to all Air Dominance mission requirements.

At Le Bourget Paris Air Show, EADS DCS will present its expertise in:

EADS provides information superiority based on fully integrated information chains. As a systems integrator, the EADS Systems House can call on a powerful range of resources, from ISR mission aircraft and UAV systems, through to observation satellites, including associated ground stations for data reception and processing.

EADS also supplies and supports a complete range of ground segments for theatre, for UAVs, reconnaissance aircraft and satellite imagery, with over 400 operating stations in service worldwide.

The new requirements of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations demonstrate the growing importance of network centric information and the need for highly interoperable systems. EADS DCS is developing a new concept of Multi Mission Ground Segment (MMGS) to meet armed forces' needs for time-critical intelligence gathering and processing in a multi-mission and multi-sensor context. Its open system architecture makes the integration of MMGS into a network centric environment easier. Strong communication links, together with appropriate data fusion and adequate data dissemination systems, ensure prompt and accurate information delivery to all relevant decision-makers.

At Le Bourget Paris Air Show, EADS Defence and Communications Systems (DCS) will for the first time exhibit images produced by the new satellite-based Helios 2 military observation program.

The new Helios 2 system has been developed for use by national defence ministries and was financed by the French armaments procurement agency (DGA) in cooperation with Belgium and Spain Ministries of Defence.

The images provided by the Helios 2 system, due to be presented on the EADS stand, rely on the EADS imagery exploitation tool EVI (Exploitation Valorisation des Images). EVI is a unique 3D tool developed by EADS to generate high-resolution intelligence data : 2D and 3D maps, accurate target coordinates, multimedia geointelligence reports...

EVI has been designed for the new generation of high and very high resolution imagery used by the military, most notably air force, army, navy and joint forces. EVI is a highly configurable Windows-based multi-sensor and multi-mission tool.

In the field of ground stations, EADS presents Eagle Vision - a deployable commercial satellite imagery receiving and processing system. Eagle Vision provides real-time acquisition and processing of commercial satellite imagery into formats required by users in the theatre of operations.

Since 1993, five systems have been delivered by EADS to the US government and are currently in operation. All systems have been extensively deployed around the globe.

EADS will also be demonstrating the Reccelite ground segment for tactical airbone reconnaissance.

In the field of Tactical UAV Systems EADS will be presenting:

EADS offers powerful air and missile defence systems covering the entire chain from recognised air picture establishment to weapons control.

These large systems used in operations at various dedicated centres (such as air operation centers, airspace surveillance command and control centers, local air traffic management centers, Surface-to-Air Missile Operation Centers (SAMOC).

At Le Bourget Paris Air Show, EADS Defence and Communications Systems (DCS) will present the following elements of its air and missile defence systems solutions.

SAMOC, a ground-based air defence system, is the most advanced air defence command and control system for defence against aerial threats from the lower to upper tier of the air defence theatre. It focuses on effectiveness derived from a mix of various command and control, sensor and weapon systems. It is currently in series production for the German Bundeswehr and has recently completed certification trials.

EADS has been under contract for the UK Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) Competitive Assessment Phase, which was formally known as GBAD Phase 1, since December 2004. Early down select to a single preferred bidder is scheduled for April 06 following Contractor demonstrations in February. The preferred bidder will work with the UK MOD to support the Main Gate submission in mid 2007. A contract for Design and Manufacturing will follow on after this date and ISD is planned for 2010.

Particularly in ground-based air defence, EADS promotes surveillance and situation awareness systems to detect airborne targets in low-level flight. The Air Defence Test Bed (ADTB) incorporates a highly flexible simulation program with real-time results from a SAMOC unit. ADTB enables concept design and experimentation based on a virtual battlefield realised by simulation as well as hardware-in-the-loop.

In order to integrate the most critical parts of these systems, EADS has developed ASIS (Air Situation establishment and Improvement of accuracy System).

ASIS is a tool developed to improve air situation knowledge using ground sensors and air platforms to detect targets of all types (low flying/low speed and low cross section), taking account of the local environment (jamming, clutter, mountainous terrain, etc.).

ASIS can integrate all sensors (active and passive) and airborne platforms via data links.

One of the key elements of this tool is the highly advanced multi-sensor tracker, which implements the multi-plot-variable update concept to deliver state-of-the-art air-situation accuracy.
ASIS can support the design of complete air surveillance systems, including sensor integration, tuning and customisation of algorithms, threat scenario adaptation and benchmarking of different solutions.

ASIS is not only used by EADS to design complete air defence solutions for potential and existing customers, but also by air force customers such as the German Luftwaffe for the GIADS system and the CLA 2000 system of the French air force.

With its wealth of expertise in security and defence, EADS offers its customers in all areas of integrated Homeland Security comprehensive system integration services and tailored solutions.

Today, threats to Homeland Security are an increasingly global phenomenon. Intensified trade and communication are magnifying the potential impact on nations and their governments. Ensuring the safety and security of country borders, urban areas, and of critical infrastructures such as data centres and power supplies has become a challenging mission.

The solution lies in the development of necessary security management capabilities through increased collaboration and the use of advanced technologies and integrated information systems. As trusted partner within the Homeland Security and Public Safety market, EADS provides solutions to customers worldwide in building up these capabilities.

In this field, EADS recently signed a major contract with the Romanian Ministry of Administration and Internal Affairs to provide an integrated solution for border surveillance and security in the country. The project will ensure that Romania meets the security requirements of new EU members and will pave the way for a smooth entry into the Schengen Treaty. The first phase of the project is set to begin shortly, focusing on the most sensitive areas concerning EU accession, and will be completed by the end of 2006, a short time before the planned official entry of Romania into the EU on January 1, 2007. The entire project is scheduled for completion by December 2009.


The Defence and Communications Systems (DCS) business unit is the EADS "Systems House", which forms an integral part of the EADS Defence and Security Systems (DS) division. Defence and Security Systems, with revenues of about € 5.4 billion in 2004 and roughly 24,000 employees across ten nations, forms the defence pole within EADS. It offers integrated systems solutions to the new challenges confronting armed forces and homeland security units. It is active in the areas of military aircraft, missile systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems with manned and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), battlefield management systems, defence electronics, sensors and avionics, and related services.

EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2004, the Group generated revenues of € 31,8 billion and employed a workforce of more than 110,000.

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