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The radar and EW research and applications group
mostly provides contract research and operational test and
evaluation support, acquisition support as well as training
to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and
local radar and EW industry. The excellent relationships
with the South African Navy (SAN) and the South African
Air Force (SAAF) allow this group to make an impact in the
local user community. Recent examples of close collaborations
include the joint research programme in support of the SAN’s
Valour Class Frigates and the development of advanced electronic
countermeasure techniques in cooperation with SAAF. The
group has an excellent network with local universities,
which is supported by funding under the LEDGER contract
from the SANDF. At present, this research group experiences
significant growth due to an increased requirement for technological
support from the SANDF and a renewed focus on longer term
research programmes that includes the emerging field of
persistent wide area surveillance. |
