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AULOS Passive Covert Radar

Leonardo · Italy

Italian prime-grade Passive Covert Radar. Processes reflections from commercial broadcast illuminators for defence and homeland-security applications. Two fixed variants: a 2D version with high-gain directional antennas, and a 3D version with omnidirectional / multi-elevation arrays. Marketed alongside Leonardo's wider air-defence portfolio.

CountryItaly
SubcategoryRF / SIGINT detection
PriceQuote-based · prime-grade
SubtypePassive radar
Form factorFixed + transportable
UseAir surveillance
TypePassive
Sensor modalityPCR 2D/3D
Notable partnersDeveloped by SELEX Sistemi Integrati (now Leonardo) with Italian MoD Terrestrial Armaments Dept; integrated into Leonardo coastal surveillance
Coverage3D
Scan typePassive
MountingFixed/mast, Vehicle
Price bandQuote-based
ArchitecturePassive covert location (PCL) on FM/DVB-T signals of opportunity; not ARM-detectable
Output dataPosition, Velocity, Altitude, Track ID
Micro-DopplerUnknown
Frequency (GHz)FM radio and DVB-T emissions
Active/PassivePassive
Detection range (km)300
Detection range (km)300
All-weather / day-nightAll-weather, day & night
Range vs RCS / target classSmall low-altitude targets in urban/difficult terrain; 300+ km bistatic
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: electronics.leonardo.com/en/products/aulos