After a recent attack of Russian drones on Poland, NATO intensifies activities aimed at strengthening the defense of the airspace in the region. As reported by the German daily “Süddeutsche Zeitung”, which Onet quotes, The alliance plans to use Turkish air observation systems “Merops”.
The first steps in this matter are to be taken next week.
The “Merops” system (“Multispectral Extended Range Optical Sight”) is a modern solution that allows detecting threats in difficult weather conditions, such as clouds or dust. It can be mounted on both helicopters and drones, which increases its versatility. It was first presented publicly in 2022.
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According to the German Press Agency (DPA), These systems are to reach Poland and Romania. However, their service requires specialized training, which – according to “Süddeutsche Zeitung” – is to be organized with the support of Ukraine.
Merops system – what is known about it?
The Merops system is an advanced electro-optical observation and reference set Developed by the Turkish company Aselsan in cooperation with the South African company Denel.
Merops works in several spectral bands, including medium -wave infrared. The manufacturer has equipped it with artificial intelligence algorithms supporting detection and classification of objects, as well as in image quality improvement systems that increase the chances of identifying threats.
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The whole is enclosed in a stabilized gimbal head, designed as an independent LRU (LINE-REPLacement Unit) unit, which can be quickly installed and dismantled without the need for additional calibration. Thanks to this, it is possible to replace various optoelectronic “loads” depending on operational needs. The system was designed for extreme conditions in mind, which is why it is to operate in a wide temperature range, from very low to very high, which allows you to use in both arctic and desert conditions.
