Air defence units are part of combat support forces, and are tasked with providing fire support and operational assistance to combat forces. The SAF air defence units are part of the element of active air defence of the Republic of Slovenia, which is carried out through combat operations against an adversary’s aerial attack assets to deter or neutralize its power or to destroy it before it can accomplish its mission.
Airspace monitoring and control assets are part of the command support forces. They carry out airspace monitoring and control using 24/7 long-range radar systems and short-range radar systems with a limited time interval. They are responsible for the transfer, fusion and processing of radar data, aircraft identification, and the production and reporting of the airspace situational picture for national purposes and in the context of the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence System (NATINAMDS). These assets carry out the control and combat management of air defence weapon systems when engaging targets within the airspace.
Light Portable Air Defence Rocket System – IGLA-S (9K338)
The 9K338 light portable rocket system is designed to destroy jet, turboprop and propeller aircraft, and small targets such as unmanned aerial vehicles or incoming and outgoing cruise missiles in conditions of natural and artificial interference and with visual line of sight.
The system consists of a rocket, a launch tube, a battery and a triggering system. The rocket can be launched from the right shoulder while standing or kneeling.
KBM, Russian Federation
Light Transportable Air Defence Rocket System – KBM STRELETS
The Strelets light transportable rocket system is designed to destroy jet, turboprop and propeller aircraft, as well as small targets such as incoming and outgoing unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles in conditions of natural and artificial interference and with visual line of sight.
The system consists of two Igla-S (9K338) light portable air defence rocket systems attached to a pod (9S846), while the entire assembly is mounted on a Puch G all-terrain vehicle. The operator is seated next to the rockets. In contrast to the Igla-S system, the Strelets allows for operation in low visibility and during the night.
KBM, Russian Federation
Radar System – Ericsson Giraffe 40
The Giraffe 40 radar system is designed for airspace observation, detection and target acquisition with a range of up to 40 kilometres, even in situations where the adversary is conducting electronic operations.
The entire radar system is housed in a mobile container mounted on a FAP 2026 BDS 6x6 vehicle.
Ericsson, Sweden
Fire Control Centre – CUOR
The Roland Fire Control Centre (CUOR) is designed to exercise command and fire control and to oversee the operation of its associated weapons systems.
The CUOR also serves as a battery radar capable of relaying airspace targeting data to superior operational centres, and receiving images and data from other radars and disseminating them to weapons systems under its control. The CUOR is mounted on a MAN 15TMILGL W A 1 vehicle.
Germany
Mobile Tactical Operations Centre – Iskra MTOC
The MTOC air defence mobile tactical operations centre is designed to transfer and process data and information required to exercise command over SAF air defence units.
The system is designed as an autonomous unit. The entire centre is housed in a container mounted on a Mercedes Atego1318A 4x4 vehicle. The vehicle contains all the necessary IT equipment and communication assets for data transfer and processing.
Iskra sistemi, Slovenia
MASE/MICE – NATO Air Command and Control System
MASE (Multi-AEGIS Site Emulator) and MICE (MASE Integrated Console Environment) are software packages used for monitoring and controlling the airspace of the Republic of Slovenia.
MASE runs on a server and is used to handle and process all input data, such as radar data, flight plan data and tactical data links. Running on a workstation, MICE is used by the operational shift of the 16th Control and Reporting Centre to carry out its tasks, which include the production of the recognized air picture, identification, and airspace monitoring and control. The software supports all contemporary transport protocols and formats.
NATO
Voice Communication System - Frequentis VCS 3020x
The VCS 3020X is designed to integrate with both medium-sized and some of the largest air traffic control centres in the world. It provides operator workstations with voice connections for radio equipment, telephony and intercom in a single system.
The system combines all types of voice communications (telephone GG and radio AG). The parallel connection structure within the system allows for very high utility and performance. The system enables simultaneous access to all the communication channels of any operator.
Frequentis, Germany
Mobile Radar System – IAI Elta EL/M 2106 NG
The EL/M 2106 NG is a (trans)portable/mobile tactical 3D air defence radar designed for airspace observation. The SAF uses it to monitor areas which are not covered by long-range radar, or areas of particular importance for Slovenian security.
The radar system is capable of detecting aeroplanes, helicopters, ultra-light aircraft, UAVs and surface-to-air missiles from distances of up to 60 km. It comes in either a portable version or a mobile version mounted on an Iveco Eurocargo vehicle.
IAI Elta, Israel
Air Defence Radar – Tales Raytheon Ground Master GM-403
The GM-403 is a stationary/transportable 3D air defence radar designed for airspace observation. The SAF uses it to monitor the entire territory of Slovenia.
The radar is capable of detecting aeroplanes, helicopters, cruise missiles, UAVs and tactical ballistic missiles at a distance of up to 470 km. The SAF employs the radar in fixed locations.
Thales Raytheon, France
Specialized Cargo Vehicle – Iveco Evrocargo MRSKD
The vehicle allows for greater mobility and, thanks to upgraded components, improved capabilities of the basic system of the EL/M 2106 NG radar.
The main feature of the vehicle is an EL/M 2106 NG radar integrated in the vehicle’s bodywork. The radar system is capable of detecting aeroplanes, helicopters, ultra-light aircraft, UAVs and surface-to-air missiles from distances of up to 60 km.
Iveco, Italy
