Hensoldt partners with Smith Myers to enhance mission management

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has announced that its EuroNav 7 mission system for critical airborne applications is now enhanced with the integration of Smith Myers’ award-winning ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location, and communication system. This collaboration, unveiled at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024, promises to bring unprecedented control and safety to helicopter operations.

The aviation industry is continuously seeking innovations that enhance safety and operational efficiency. With the integration of ARTEMIS into EuroNav 7, HENSOLDT is addressing critical needs in search and rescue (SAR) missions, disaster control, and border security. This development marks a significant advancement in airborne mission management technology.

EuroNav 7, now featuring ARTEMIS, stands out with its ability to detect, locate, and communicate with mobile phones. This advanced capability allows for swift assistance to individuals in distress and supports various operational needs, including anti-smuggling efforts and maritime patrols.

Key features:

• Precision identification and location: EuroNav 7 with ARTEMIS allows aircrew to precisely identify and locate cellular handsets with unmatched speed

• Enhanced situational awareness: the combination of mass mapping and geofencing from ARTEMIS in EuroNav 7 facilitates operations in complex environments

• Extended range and flexibility: with a range of more than 30km, ARTEMIS and EuroNav 7 extend operational limits, enabling the sensor suite to “see further quicker, and more accurately”

• Integrated features: with integrated automatic identification systems (AIS), cellular and maritime data can be overlaid in real-time, while Cospas-Sarsat identifies and locates emergency and personal locator beacons.

“This is a winning combination that is making waves in the avionics industry. Tailored for the helicopter elite, this powerhouse duo is more than just a tool. It’s an exclusive pass to a new level of control and safety,” said Michael Gröninger, Managing Director of HENSOLDT Avionics. “This partnership of proven systems is targeting expansion worldwide across a growing customer base deploying essential systems for SAR missions, where every move is executed with precision.”

“ARTEMIS interacts with and geolocates the cell phone quickly and precisely using the cellular protocol itself. EuroNav 7 displays this information and enables the automatic steering of other sensors onto the cell phone’s location. The location of thousands of handsets can be established very quickly and displayed on EuroNav 7,” explained Andrew Munro, Managing Director of Smith Myers.

The integration of ARTEMIS into EuroNav 7 is poised to expand globally, catering to a growing customer base. This enhanced system offers unparalleled precision and situational awareness, setting a new standard for SAR and other critical missions. The ability to detect the cell phone’s country of origin and identify border intrusions further extends its applications in security and law enforcement.

Witness the cutting-edge EuroNav 7 with ARTEMIS in action at APSCON 2024, Booth 1039. Experience firsthand how this innovative system can transform mission management and operational excellence.