6th March 2026. Airborne radar systems play a critical role in modern ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions. This solution combines high-resolution radar imaging with moving target detection (GMTI/MMTI/CCD), enabling continuous terrain monitoring and situational awareness in all weather conditions, at any time of day or night. Hussar Pod SAR radar, developed by SpaceForest, is specifically engineered for UAV platforms and crewed aircraft, supporting reliable surveillance, reconnaissance, and monitoring missions. Mounted under the wing or fuselage, the aerodynamic pod houses a lightweight yet highly capable radar sensor, able to detect terrain features and moving objects at ranges of up to 15 km.
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Advanced Composite Housing for Demanding Missions
The latest Hussar Pod version introduces an enhanced outer structure made of aramid fibre composite (Kevlar). Kevlar, renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, is widely used in military protective systems, aerospace components, and impact-resistant constructions.
As a dielectric material, Kevlar ensures full electromagnetic compatibility, allowing radar waves from the onboard sensor to pass through the housing without attenuation or distortion. Compared to metal casings, this material also produces lower radar reflections, which can modestly reduce the radar signature of the housing itself.
The new housing enhances mechanical durability and operational lifespan, while maintaining the system’s lightweight design and aerodynamic efficiency.
Lightweight Airborne ISR System
Despite its robust construction, the entire system weighs under 10 kg, enabling integration with a wide range of ISR platforms for UAVs and crewed aircraft.
The radar operates in the 9–11 GHz frequency band and supports multiple operational modes, including:
- Stripmap SAR
- Spotlight-Strip SAR
- GMTI and MMTI moving target detection
- Change detection (CCD)
Real-time data transmission and interoperability with C4ISR systems allow HUSSAR POD to deliver actionable intelligence from the start of the mission.
Air Surveillance for Multiple Mission Types
Hussar Pod SAR radar is designed for missions requiring reliable, continuous situational awareness, including:
- Border and maritime surveillance;
- Critical infrastructure monitoring;
- Detection of illegal activities;
- Disaster response and environmental monitoring;
- Military and special operations.
Next-Generation of lightweight SAR Radar for Manned Aircraft and UAVs!
High-resolution Imaging, Moving Target Detection (GMTI/MMTI/CCD) & Real-time Data Transmission.
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