Foliage Penetration Radar (FOPEN)

Product Type
Foliage Penetration Radar (FOPEN)
Operating Bands
VHF · UHF · L-band · P-band
Deployment Platforms
Airborne · Ground-Based · Vehicle-Mounted
Mission Roles
Reconnaissance · Counter-Insurgency · Search & Rescue

Overview

The Foliage Penetration Radar (FOPEN) is an advanced surveillance system engineered to detect, track, and image targets concealed beneath dense vegetation, camouflage, or tree canopies. By operating in lower frequency bands such as VHF, UHF, L-band, or P-band, FOPEN enables electromagnetic waves to penetrate foliage, delivering reliable detection of hidden personnel, vehicles, and equipment.
FOPEN plays a critical role in military reconnaissance, counter-insurgency operations, and disaster management, providing visibility in environments where conventional radar systems are ineffective.

How FOPEN Enables Through-Foliage Surveillance

FOPEN radar is designed to provide persistent surveillance and high-confidence target detection in heavily vegetated and camouflaged environments. Its low-frequency operation allows radar signals to penetrate foliage, enabling operators to detect and analyze concealed targets that remain invisible to traditional radar and optical systems.
The system supports flexible deployment across airborne, ground, and vehicle platforms, ensuring adaptability across diverse terrains and operational scenarios.

Core Capabilities & Applications

FOPEN delivers mission-critical capabilities for defense and security forces :

Through-foliage detection of personnel, vehicles, and equipment
Persistent surveillance for counter-insurgency and reconnaissance missions
Terrain mapping and imaging in vegetation-heavy regions
Support for disaster response and search & rescue operations

Key Features

Foliage & Camouflage Penetration

Detects targets concealed under dense vegetation and camouflage.

All-Weather, Day or Night Operation

Ensures uninterrupted surveillance regardless of environmental conditions.

SAR / GMTI Modes

Enables high-resolution imaging and detection of moving ground targets.

High-Resolution Imaging & Wide Coverage

Provides detailed situational awareness across large operational areas.

Multi-Mission Support

Suitable for surveillance, counter-insurgency, and search & rescue missions.

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