UAE-based defense conglomerate EDGE has completed a field trial of the MIRSAD-X, a multi-spectral surveillance and targeting system capable of seeing across visible and invisible light.
The system can detect, identify, and localize targets in real time using its electro-optics imager. It also supports laser targeting for guided munitions with a gyro-stabilized base for steady tracking.
MIRSAD-X is compatible with various ground and maritime platforms, enabling precise targeting for both naval and land units.
EDGE said the recent trial, held at its multi-domain testing facility, verified the system’s tracking and localization capabilities under rugged conditions.
“The MIRSAD-X performed well and consistently provided a clear, stabilized image under harsh weather conditions in the field, which included high temperatures, wind gusts, dust, and air turbulence,” said EDGE’s Electro-Optics Director Felix Matis.
He added that testing will continue to maximize the system’s capabilities for a range of operational scenarios.
How MIRSAD-X Sees
MIRSAD-X’s gyro-stabilization comes from a 2-axis pedestal, giving the tech a 360-degree panning range and tilt from negative 20 to positive 70 degrees.
A safe laser measures distances while a designator locks onto targets for guided weapons, enabling reliable tracking even in challenging environments.
The system pairs a thermal camera for detecting heat signatures from afar with a daylight imager, ensuring coverage day or night.
Additionally, MIRSAD-X carries sensors that see through haze, complementing its standard visible-light imaging.
