Virgilius is a complete break-through in the traditional approach to the ESM-ECM system architecture taking all the possible advantages from the state-of-the-art technology, stressing the signal processing techniques and market component availability aspects to deliver a superior integrated product.

Virgilius is an advanced, fully integrated Electronic Warfare system for Alarm, Surveillance and Countermeasure functionality. It is conceived to perform emitter detection, classification, identification and to counter a large threat variety including: radar controlled Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA), Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM), Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM), Early Warning, Search and modern Multifunction and LPI Radars. 

Virgilius architecture is suitable for any fixed and rotary wing platform, for naval surface/submarine platforms and for ground based assets. A modular design approach makes it possible to tailor the solution to the specific needs of the Customer/Final User.

​SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS

• Architecture based on reprogrammable digital processing units
• Optimal resource allocation through advanced scheduling approach based on artificial intelligence
• Protected wide open digital receiver with very high sensitivity
• Real-time SH digital receiver tuning permits detection under interference
• Extremely accurate signal parameter measurements and Specific Emitter Identification
• Fast geolocation
• High Accuracy DF (Passive Antenna Unit: PAU)
• High ERP, full band (C to J) ECM based on solid state phased array technology
• Receiving and transmitting Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
• Smart, programmable deception countermeasures based on DRFM

System Performance

• Multiplatform installation
• Advanced multifunction capability, through simultaneous ESM and ECM operation
• Compact design, thanks to the high level of functional integration and smart resource allocation techniques, guaranteeing light weight and small volume
• Fast and reliable RF emitter recognition in high dense electromagnetic environments and of complex radar waveforms
• Multi-threat capability providing jamming effectiveness against simultaneous threats
• High sensitivity and selectivity
• High Accuracy Direction finding and passive location based on digital measurement system
• Passive Emitter Tracking Capability
• Acquisition and tracking of sidelobe emissions
• Capability to cope with electromagnetic scenario evolution and with stringent maintainability requirements
• Major growth capability, granted by the modular design and software and firmware reprogrammability

Example of System Composition

A typical system installation consists of:

• Multi Function Unit
• DF Antennas
• Low Band Solid State Transmitters (C-D)
• Medium Band Active Phased Array Transmitters (E-H)
• High Band Active Phased Array Transmitters (H-J)

​PRODUCT SUPPORT

• Field test equipment
• Ground support equipment
• Automatic test equipment
• Library programming
• Library loading/unloading