Defence

Electronic Warfare

In 1982 CAS were approached by the UK Ministry of Defence with a request to install a computer at RAF Spadeadam. Over the years this single computer has "grown" into a sophisticated Command and Control System, called SPICCCS, which now co-ordinates all of the training assets at the RAF Spadeadam Electronic Warfare Tactics Range near Carlisle. CAS also developed a C3 system for use at the Multinational Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactics Facility (MAEWTF) at the Polygone Range in Germany. The Polygone C3 system, called EPICCCS, is used by the three signatory nations (USA, Germany and France) who operate the facility.

The mission critical SPICCCS and EPICCCS systems provide a realistic EW training environment which allows aircrew to develop, and practice, the tactics necessary to ensure mission success and survival. The systems provide Command, Control and Communications (C3) facilities which link a Range Control Centre with ground based Threat Equipment. CAS systems allow aircraft/threat engagements to be controlled and, also record event and position data for post mission analysis.

To complement the SPICCCS system, CAS provide a Post Mission Debrief Systems (EGPMR) which allows missions to be replayed and the effectiveness of the tactics analysed. Similarly the EPICCCS system uses the, ACS developed, EPICCCS Replay System (ERS). This allows Polygone participants to replay and analyse their missions.


RAF Spadeadam		Polygone