Laser warning receiver

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A laser warning receiver is a warning system used as a passive military or security defence. It detects, analyzes, and locates directions of laser emissions [1] from laser guidance systems and laser rangefinders. Then it alerts the crew and can start various countermeasures, like smoke screen, aerosol screen (e.g. Shtora), active laser self-defence weapon with laser dazzler (LSDW, used on the Chinese Type 99 main battle tank [2] ), laser jammer, etc.

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Detectors used in LWR are usually based on a semiconductor photodetector array, which is typically cryogenically or thermal-electric cooled. Sometimes avalanche photodiodes (APD), photoconductivity, photoelectromagnetic, or photodiffusion devices are used even without cooling. [3] Some devices detect only the main beam of foreign lasers while others detect even scattered rays.

Sentinel Photonics , a United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) spin-out company, is active in the development of laser warning receivers [4] . The company is known for LASERD MAX , a laser warning receiver designed to detect, classify, and geo-locate laser threats. The system has been associated with the emerging concept of Laser Intelligence (LasINT) , which involves the collection and analysis of laser activity to support situational awareness and threat assessment.

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Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan
Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea
Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey

Models

Some of the most newer laser warning systems used by the United Kingdom are:

Some models used by US are listed: [15]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Electronic Warfare in Operations: U. S. Army Field Manual FM 3-36. DIANE. 25 February 2009. p. A-4. ISBN   9781437914245 . Retrieved 7 February 2015. (PDF version 4.53 MB)
  2. ↑ "Type 99 Main Battle Tank".
  3. ↑ "Boston Electronics - Detectors in Laser Warning Receivers". Archived from the original on 2011-12-06. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  4. ↑ "Photonics spin-out to defend against battlefield laser threats awarded funding". UKGOV.co.uk. 21-03-04. Retrieved 17th December 2025.{{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ Brahy, Jérôme (12th Sep 2025). "DSEI 2025: Sentinel Photonics helps soldiers spot hidden snipers and laser threats with new Echo and Laserd Max systems". Army Recognition.{{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ↑ "Laser Warning Systems". Sentinel Photonics. Sentinel Photonics. 2025-12-17. Retrieved 2025-12-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ "EW Airborne "Suite" Defense Meets Drone Warfare | Elbit System". www.elbitsystems.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  8. ↑ ":: Gids - LTS ::". Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  9. ↑ "LAH (Light Armed Helicopter)". Hanwha Systems. Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "KUH (Korean Utility Helicopter)". Hanwha Systems. Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "ASELSAN LIAS".
  12. ↑ "ASELSAN LIS".
  13. ↑ "ASELSAN TLUS".
  14. ↑ "Laser Warning Systems - UMAY - NERO Industry".
  15. ↑ http://www.virtualacquisitionshowcase.com/document/1181/briefing%5B%5D


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