The 2-Color Advanced Warning System, or 2CAWS, is a next-generation missile warning system that protects aircrews from new and emerging threats. Based on two-color infrared sensor technology, it provides missile warning and hostile fire detection to improve survivability and mission effectiveness in contested environments. 2CAWS is compatible with existing U.S. Army aircraft survivability equipment, including pilot interfaces and countermeasure systems, allowing for accelerated installation and integration timelines.
Key features
- Designed for harsh rotary- and fixed-wing environments
- 2-color IR sensors quickly and accurately detect targets
- Fully integrated with existing countermeasure systems
- System design targets size, weight, and power (SWaP) needs for U.S. Army aircraft
- The system processor is built to MOSA standards
- Low false alarm rate
Mission ready total system protection
2CAWS supports air combat missions and integrates into fixed- and rotary-wing platforms with ease. By leveraging the A-Kit wiring and mounts of the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), it enables a fast upgrade on aircraft currently equipped with the system.
Detect it. Defeat it.
If you can’t detect it, you can’t defeat it. Aircraft equipped with 2CAWS can locate threats with high accuracy and fast response.
Adapts to threats
Aviators are facing an evolving threat environment that requires advanced detection capabilities. Using novel, smart technology to get ahead of the threat, our system can quickly adapt to new threats. Download our 2CAWS sales sheet to learn more.
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U.S. Army sustainment contract worth up to $872 million
BAE Systems’ 2-Color Advanced Warning System was developed under the LIMWS program. -
$62 million award from U.S. Army for next-generation missile warning system
Award is the third of four production lots -
U.S. Army orders next-generation missile warning systems
BAE Systems receives $179 million in total awards from the U.S. Army
