ASTAC

ASTAC (Analyseur de signaux tactiques) is a B band to K band (NATO) SIGINT aircraft pod made by Thales Group. It is a reconnaissance system used to intercept and analyse tactical and technical data on Radio frequency emissions radiated by land-based radars and weapon systems.^[1] Recording capabilities and datalinks for real-time interfaces with ground stations are available as options.^[2] In operation under F-4 Phantom, Mirage 2000-5, Mirage F1. It has been fitted under F-16 for NATO trials. The different generations of ASTAC are operated by more than ten air forces worldwide.

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^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2017-12-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/defence/astac

[1] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2017-12-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[2] ttps://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/defence/astac

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