First Two Radars Now Delivered
Embraer has delivered the first two Saber M60 2.0 radars to the Brazilian Army, to be used in anti-aircraft artillery units. A contract for four radars (in addition to these two) was revealed by Embraer in April.
The procurement is part of the Army’s 2020-2023 strategic planning programme to expand capability. The radar, 100% developed in Brazil and already exported to other users as well as being operational in Brazil, is the result of close cooperation between the service and the company. A technical update, completed in 2019, has resulted in the emergence of the 2.0 version, a new generation of capability for the Army.
The Saber M60 search radar integrates a low-altitude anti-aircraft defence system to protect strategic points and critical infrastructure. Incorporating 3D technology, it has a detection range of 32nmi and up to 16,400ft in altitude, with the ability to up to 60 targets simultaneously, including automatic target detection and classification. Easy to assemble and transport, it can be assembled in 15min minutes and features Low Probability Interception (LPI) technology, which allows it to identify targets without being easily identified.
