BAE Systems technology fights sea terrorism

PALS is designed to provide coastguards and naval authorities with a major new technological advantage in the fight against smuggling and maritime terrorism, enhancing the monitoring and protection of coasts and borders. It uses specially developed equipment to enable authorities to covertly examine the radar signature of vessels and, using a library of contact information, to quickly pin-point unknown vessels possibly engaged in illegal activity. The low cost system is simple to use and includes fully automated settings with visual and audio aids. A trained operator can use it to its full potential whilst still performing other tasks.

PALS will enable patrol forces to use their assets more effectively both strategically and tactically and will enable the user to build up a better picture of civilian vessels operating in their area.

The co-ordination of intelligent assets is key to providing a safe and secure environment where trade and commerce can flourish. BAE Systems has extensive expertise in originating solutions that provide real time information that can be used to make intelligent decisions.

James Simpson, Head of Naval Electronic Warfare Campaigns for BAE Systems Avionics said 'This is an exceptionally effective and proven system which will enable our customers to protect their coastal areas and which will provide sea commanders with a means of more quickly identifying suspect vessels. This system is simple to install and very user friendly and we are delighted to be able to demonstrate it at IDEX 2005'