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BLACKTALON 982 Counter UAS

The BLACKTALON Counter-Drone System provides detection, location, identification, tracking and RF inhibition of drones.

Multi-sensor detection and tracking (active and passive)
Long range, directional multi-band RF inhibition defeat
Intuitive user interface
Automated operations
Fully integrated solution

Product Description

BLACKTALON Model 982 incorporates Radar and RF sensors for drone detection, identification, location and tracking; an electro-optical sensor for drone verification and video tracking; and a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat. BLACKTALON is the result of a technology partnership between TCI International and Enterprise Control Systems (both of SPX Corporation), working together with a number of valued partners with more than 135 years combined experience. This experience in the RF, EO, C2, and Counter-Drone domains for military applications ensures high performance, reliability and availability of the BLACKTALON Counter-Drone solution.

The BLACKTALON capability is delivered using only fully proven TRL9 systems, proven in combat operations through multiple deployments in hostile territories and the harshest environments.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
20 MHz to 8 GHz

Detection Range
10 km (nominal, environment and RCS-dependent)

DF Accuracy
2° to 5° (typical) – depending on DF antenna and environment

Azimuth Coverage (Radar)
360°

Elevation (EO Sensor)
-50° to +60°

Max Speed
60° per second

Antennas
Four integrated 15 dBiC nom. circular polarised high gain One integrated 17 dBi nom. high gain log periodic

Deployment Options
Fixed, mobile, transportable, man portable

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Additional Resources

BLACKTALON 2 Video

BLACKTALON - Scalable C-UAS Solution

BLACKTALON 982 Brochure PDF

BLACKTALON 981 Counter UAS

RF Detection, Location, Tracking & Defeat

Passive RF-Sensor detection and geo-location
Long range, directional multi-band RF inhibition defeat
Intuitive defeat
Automated operations
Fully integrated solution

The BLACKTALON capability is delivered using only fully proven TRL9 systems, proven in combat operations through multiple deployments in hostile territories and the harshest environments.

The BLACKTALON Counter-Drone System provides detection, location, identification, tracking and RF inhibition of drones. BLACKTALON Model 981 incorporates one or more RF sensors for drone detection, location and tracking and, a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat; other sensors can be integrated as needed to increase CONOPS flexibility. BLACKTALON is the result of a technology partnership between TCI International and Enterprise Control Systems (both of SPX Corporation), leveraging more than 85 years’ combined RF experience. This experience in the RF and Counter Drone domains for military applications ensures high performance, reliability and availability of the BLACKTALON Counter-Drone solution

Technical Specifications

RF Frequency Range(s)
20 MHz to 8.5 GHz

DF Methodology
Dual channel correlative inferometry using 9-element DF antennas

Geolocation Methodology
AOA, TDOA and Hybrid AOA/TDOA (multiple RF sensors required)

DF Accuracy
2° to 5° (typical) – depending on DF antenna and environment

Deployment Options
Fixed, mobile, transportable, man portable

Radio Type
Software defined radios (SDRs)

RF Frequency Range(s)
GNSS, 433 MHz ISM, 2.4 GHz ISM and 5.8 GHz ISM/WiFi

Antennas
Four integrated 15 dBiC nom, circular polarised high gain one integrated 17 dBi nom, high gain log periodic

Waveforms
Please inquire, custom inhibition waveforms specific to the threats

Output Power
GNSS: Variable 100 mW min, 10 W max
433 MHz ISM: variable 5 W min. 33 W max. 915 MHz ISM: variable 5 W min. 33 W max
2.4 GHz ISM: variable 1 W min. 40 W max
5.8 GHz ISM: variable 1 W min. 10 W max

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Additional Resources

BLACKTALON 1 - Single RF Sensor Video

BLACKTALON 1 - Multiple RF Sensors Video

BLACKTALON 981 Brochure PDF

950 COMINT Series

950 COMINT Platform - Models 953, 955, 957

Supports Hybrid AOA/TDOA geolocation.
Performs continuous, unmanned, remote, real-time signal collection.
Low size, weight, and power (SWaP) enable flexible deployment options.
Built-in-self-test provides remote system status and troubleshooting.
Capable of operating over low-bandwidth and intermittent networks.
Supports real-time and scheduled tasking.
Supports multiple users working simultaneous tasks.
Easy operation using client-server architecture with built-in networking capability.
Fully interoperable with all TCI 800 and 900-series COMINT systems.
Built-in-self-test (BIST).

Product Description

The 950 COMINT Series platform is TCI’s next generation solution for tactical COMINT applications running TCI’s Blackbird RF signal acquisition, direction finding (DF), geolocation and processing software.
The 950 COMINT Series is modular and scalable and is provided in three different base models with a high degree of customisation to maximise CONOPS flexibility. The 950 COMINT Series leverages TCI’s 50+ years’ RF experience and improves on the current 900-series COMINT platform, providing 80 MHz wide Instantaneous Bandwidth (IBW), faster DF and monitoring scan rates, lower SWaP, ruggedised rack mount and IP67 man portable configurations to optimise deployment capabilities.

Wideband Scan & Simultaneous DF

The 950 COMINT Series searches, detects, intercepts, collects and locates sources of RF energy and simultaneously DFs all signals in the bands of interest using fast-stepping wideband receivers combined with DSP-based frequency channelisation.

Signal Detection and DF

Interlinked fast scanning detection/DF displays combined with powerful signal isolation capabilities enable real-time and post-mission detection and DF of modern signals, including frequency-agile signals. Intercept, locate, identify, and process RF signals with fully integrated solutions.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
9 kHz to 8.5 GHz with extensions to 40 GHz

Instantaneous Bandwidth
10, 20, 40 and 80 MHz

Noise Figure (typical)
12 dB

Phase Noise
-110 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset

Gain Control
>120 dB

Tuning Resolution
1 Hz

A/D Resolution
16 Bits

Digital Interface
1 GbE

IP Rating
Model 953: IP67 Model 955: Rack Mount
Model 957: Rack Mount

Power Requirements
Model 953: Battery, DC, AC, 200W (300W when charging batteries)
Model 955: 110 to 240 VAC, (50/60 Hz), 150W
Model 957: 110 to 240 VAC, (50/60 Hz), 200W

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna

Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

Blackbird NextGen Signals Intelligence System Video

Blackbird NextGen TDOA Geolocation Video

950 Series Brochure PDF

Tactical COMINT

Intercept and locate signals with a compact, fully integrated solution

Comprehensive intercept and location of all signals from 20 to 3,000 MHz or 20 to 8,000 MHz
3 GHz/sec fast-scanning detection with simultaneous DF of all detected signals at frequency channelization of 25 kHz (DF First™ technology)
Multi-mission support using field-proven DF algorithms
Detection and DF of multiple modern signals, such as frequency hopping, agile and burst signals
Supports multiple signal types simultaneously
DF results available in real-time and recorded for later analysis

Product Description

The TCI Model 803 is a compact Direction Finding (DF) subsystem for Communications Intelligence (COMINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) applications. The 803 integrates seamlessly with TCI’s Blackbird NextGen COMINT / EW platform to provide a complete signal search, collection, direction finding and geolocation solution.

The 803 continuously scans, detects, DFs, and records DF results in tasked frequency channels on a 4 or 40 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. Bandwidth is tunable over the 20 to 3,000 or 20 to 8,000 MHz frequency ranges. The dual 40/4 MHz wideband DF capability enables the Model 803 to detect and capture weak signals in crowded RF environments using the 4 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and detect short-duration, frequency-agile and wide-bandwidth signals using the 40 MHz bandwidth

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
20 to 8,000 MHz

DF Bandwidth
6.25 to 200 kHz

Instrument DF Accuracy
0.1° RMS

System Accuracy
2° RMS

Gain Control
120 dB

IF Bandwidths
40/4 MHz

DF System Sensitivity
10 dB

DF Scan Rate
3 GHz/sec

Tuning Speed
3 ms

Tuning Increments
1 Hz

Image Rejection
90 dB

In-Band Dynamic Range
80 dB

Noise Figure
Antenna
dependent

LO Phase Noise
-110 dBc/hz

Temperature (Operating)
0 to 45°C

Temperature (Storage)
-40 to 70°C

Power
115/230 VAC

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