Low-Altitude Aircraft Detection System (LAADS)

The Low-Altitude Aircraft Detection System (LAADS) is a mobile air defense radar system designed to detect and identify low-flying targets and coordinate weapons to defend against such threats.

The entire system, including positions for a three-person crew, is housed in a standard U.S. S-280 shelter and can be moved by helicopter, truck or tracked vehicle. LAADS provides for search, identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) and associated facilities for remote weapon positions. Each...