L3 Wescam

Gyro-Stabilized Electro Optical & Thermal Imaging Systems

WESCAM’s portfolio of Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral (MS2) turrets is the industry’s only modular family of highly-stabilized Imaging and targeting systems.

Engineered with precision optics, advanced EO/IR technology and superior gyro-stabilization, MS2 systems are proven in-theater, having controlled the battle-space from every altitude. With over 1700 systems fielded world-wide, WESCAM’s turrets can be found on over 100 different types of airborne and land-based platforms.

Within WESCAM’s portfolio of Imaging and Targeting systems is a Series of turrets that feature common electronics and cabling, a common user interface, common video overlays and common software and internal components. This family is known as the MX™-Series.

Key MX-Series attributes include:

• Low risk installation & ease of integration                   • Longer range performance for mission effectiveness
• Compatibility with 3rd party systems                             • Rugged, Reliable and Supportable technologies
• On-board inertial measurement unit • 

MX-Series EO/IR Imaging & Targeting Products include: 

Airborne Products for: Fixed Wing & Rotary Wing, UAV & Aerostat Platfors,

Surveillance / MX-10, MX-15I, MX-15HDI, MX-20HD                     Targeting/Designating / MX-15Di, MX-20D

Ground Products for: Light Armour & Heavy Utility Vehicles,

Surveillance / MX-10GS, MX-15GS, Eagle

Overcoming Mission & Integration Challenges

From Legendary Configurations to New Product Introductions, product enhancements developed and integrated by WESCAM continues to combat industry-wide mission & integration challenges:

Integrated MCUs: Reducing once-needed cables and LRUs enables lighter weight & simplified integration solutions

1080p HD Imaging Resolution: With more pixels on target, sharper colors, bolder contrasts and finer details, the detection of critical Intel is made easier.

Enhanced Local Area Processing (ELAP): Increased standoff range, improved feature recognition and maximized haze penetration provides operators higher resolution and enhanced situational awareness.

Laser Target Designators: Compact, efficient & reliable diode-pumped laser technology achieves unparalleled designating ranges and high MTBF while in-theater.

MX-GEO: User Friendly modes of operation enables turrets to automatically point, focus, locate and track with unparalleled accuracy.

Modernizing Older Generation EO/IR Surveillance & Targeting Turrets:

WESCAM’s imaging and targeting systems are modular in design - which easily facilitates system growth. This flexible design allows for individual sensors to be upgraded without affecting other sensors. This flexibility allows for:

• The upgrade of existing components to newer technology
• The addition of new components to increase your system’s functionality
• A low training burden – common system components and interfaces
• The best value for smaller budgets - innovative solutions & low “whole life costs”

Ground Systems for Combat and Force Protection missions

Having base-lined the mission-proven EO/IR/Laser technology within MX-Series of airborne turrets, WESCAM now offers class-leading visual dominance capabilities from the ground.

Providing leading-edge survivability solutions focused on magnification, resolution and stabilization, WESCAM’s MX-10GS and MX-15GS imaging turrets are the answer for end-users operating vehicles at high speeds through desert environments, and rough urban terrain. With High Definition (HD) imaging resolution, 4-axis stabilization, 24/7 EO imaging and 360° viewing capability, these products have the ability to detect, identify and neutralize threats from beyond the threat envelope.
Deploy multiple MX airborne and ground systems in layered ranges and overlapping fields of view, and visualize continuous networked coverage and threat hand-off between sensors. This capability allows for the uninterrupted surveillance of borders, forward operating bases, airfields and other vital assets.

Integrator of Leading ISR Communication Systems

As prime contractor for many multi-million dollar programs, WESCAM is relied on to provide more than EO/IR turrets. Fitting sensor turrets with wireless communication equipment, WESCAM incorporates leading senor technology with today’s finest data communications and tactical display technology, including Radar, Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Navigation Systems & Moving Maps to provide a complete network of shared intelligence.

EO/IR Customer Support

WESCAM continues to invest heavily not only in product development, but also in customer care. From single operator configurations to complex, multi-operational systems, the following support infrastructure is in place to support WESCAM’s customers:

• Repair Depots:  WESCAM has expanded its global footprint by partnering with leading service providers to create strategically located Service Centers (WSCs) around the world.  WSCs provide support services so customer operational availability remains high. WSC technicians are factory trained and certified, and all follow WESCAM’s documented in-house procedures.

• Field Support Representatives (FSRs):  WESCAM’s FSRs are factory-trained technicians, experienced in performing diagnostics and repairs anywhere in the world. Available for dispatch within 24 hours from the closest WSC location, FSRs respond rapidly to customer calls for on-site repairs.

• MX-RAid:  Now all WESCAM MX™ systems can interface with diagnostic software that can be used to perform checks, calibrations, firmware updates and log errors when serviced by approved technicians. This service reduces delays in determining and repairing system faults, eliminates no-fault-found returns, significantly reduces response time results and reduces downtime for the end user. 

Certified to AS, 9100 and ISO 9001 standards, L-3 WESCAM's practices and products have achieved a standard of quality that is recognized and respected throughout the world.