Scorpius Electronic Warfare System

As a family of systems, Scorpius provides comprehensive electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic countermeasures (ECM) capabilities for ground-based, naval, and airborne platforms. Scorpius utilizes Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology with Gallium-Nitride (GaN) Solid State Amplifiers (SSA) to deliver high receiver sensitivity and Effective Radiated Power (ERP) transmission. The system employs AESA technology with GaN SSA and provides receiver sensitivity and ERP transmission, exceeding legacy EW solutions. This allows Scorpius to detect and engage a wider range of threats more accurately and effectively. AESA technology allows for narrow, simultaneous multi-beam operation, enabling the system to detect and target multiple threats across the entire field of regard. GaN technology enhanced receiver sensitivity increases ERP, enabling the Scorpius systems to detect, distort, and degrade enemy radars through their side lobes, greatly increasing their jamming effectiveness. Other features include the ability to track and intercept Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) radars, which are designed to be difficult to detect, and using jamming techniques using DRFM Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) techniques to counter various radar threats effectively. The system can operate automatically, driven by a pre-programmed Mission Data File (MDF), allowing for rapid response and reduced operator workload. The system also has a real-time training mode, enhancing operator proficiency and mission readiness.

• Technology: Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) • Amplifiers: Gallium-Nitride (GaN) Solid State Amplifiers (SSA) • Key Capabilities: Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) • Platforms: Ground-based (Scorpius-G), Naval (Scorpius-N), Airborne (Scorpius EJ) • Deployment: Single unit or network mode (Scorpius-G) • Threat Detection: Fire control radars, search radars, AEW sensors, SAR, missile seekers • Jamming Techniques: Digital RF Memory (DRFM)

Scorpius-G - a ground-based EW system designed for long-distance RF electronic countermeasures (ECM). It is typically mounted on a rotating pedestal and deployed on a truck or an all-terrain vehicle. Scorpius-G can be operated independently or deployed in network mode to cover larger, more complex regions, providing a protective hemisphere around ground assets.

Scorpius-N - the shipborne EW configuration of the ELL-8256SB system suite that combines advanced ECM and ESM capabilities. It comprises four conformal antenna array panels, each housing a transceiver array covering a wide frequency range. ITs configuration minimizes its contribution to the vessel's RCS, reducing the risk of detection by enemy radar.

The Scorpius Escort Jammer (EJ) is an airborne self-protection jammer pod based on the Scorpius ELL-8256SB architecture. It is designed to suppress air surveillance and fire control radars, creating a safe corridor along a mission flight path. The EJ allows for simultaneous transmission and receiving capabilities and is operated as a stand-alone system, enabling rapid transfer of EJ pods between aircraft. Scorpius-SP Designed to provide advanced ECM to individual aircraft. Mounted within ELTA’s compact, lightweight, and low drag pod configuration, which is similar in contour and weight to an air-to-air missile, the system can be installed on all wing stations.

Scorpius-T (ELL-8257SB) is a land-based AESA multi-threat EW emulator used for aircrew training and system testing and evaluation.

IAI's ELL-8256SB Scorpius family leverages AESA and GaN technology developed by ELTA for airborne, naval, and ground-based radar, communications, and EW systems, providing enhanced performance and effectiveness compared to legacy EW solutions. The Scorpius SP pod was introduced in 2021. In 2022, IAI received orders for Scorpius-SP Airborne Self-Protection jamming pods from an Asian customer and has partnered with Bharat Electronics Ltd. Of India to manufacture the pod in India.