Israeli company RADA is rapidly upgrading its radar systems sent to Kyiv based on feedback from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Data gathered from active combat zones is guiding the Netanya-based company’s ongoing software updates for existing radar stations and the expansion of its lineup to meet evolving requirements, Ihor Fedirko, executive director of the Ukrainian Armorers’ Council, told Militarnyi.
He added that the radars are built to high standards, though they cost significantly more than Ukrainian-made alternatives.
Improved Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar
The primary RADA model deployed by Ukraine is the Improved Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar or ieMHR, designed to detect air, missile, and unmanned aerial system threats.
Its compact design allows for both portable and self-propelled versions.
According to the manufacturer, the ieMHR can detect nanodrones up to approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) and medium drones up to 45 kilometers (28 miles).
It can also locate larger targets such as helicopters from up to 45 kilometers (28 miles), low-flying fighter jets up to 35 kilometers (22 miles), and heavy military transport planes up to 100 kilometers (62 miles).
Deployment in Ukraine
Multiple ieMHR systems are already deployed by Ukrainian forces, most of which were donated by volunteer organizations.
In May 2023, the RADA ieMHR radars supplied by the Lithuanian non-government organization Blue/Yellow were deployed in combat. At that time, Ukraine was expected to receive 16 systems, with approval from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
