It can be said that the series phased array radar is the heart of the "Aegis" system and the main early warning and detection system of the "Aegis" ship. The radar works in the S-band and has a maximum range of approximately 400 kilometers for air search. It can simultaneously monitor 400 batches of targets and automatically track 100 batches of targets.
According to data, the "Aegis" system has a fast response speed, and it only takes 0.05 seconds for the main radar to switch from a search mode to a tracking mode, which can effectively deal with supersonic anti-ship missiles flying in sea skimming. The second is strong anti-jamming performance. Work normally under severe electronic jamming environment; third, it has strong counterattack capability. The combat system has fierce firepower and can comprehensively command various weapons on the ship. It can intercept multiple targets from the air, surface and underwater at the same time, and can also attack the target. Threats are automatically assessed, and priority is given to destroying targets that pose the greatest threat to itself. Fourth, it is highly reliable and can work continuously at sea for 40 to 60 days without logistical support.
The threat of new weapons makes Aegis powerless. Among various new concept weapons, hypersonic weapons and drone groups pose the most realistic threats. Russia's hypersonic laser pointer weapon will soon be installed, and drone group attacks have also been practiced. Russia officially announced that it has successfully tested the "dagger" hypersonic missile that claims to be able to break through any anti-missile system in the world. According to the latest news, Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter will be equipped with a new type of hypersonic missile with specifications similar to a "dagger."
In the early morning of January 6, 2018 local time, the Russian air defense system in Syria discovered 13 small drones approaching Russian military installations. The Russian radio technology unit successfully controlled 6 UAVs, and the remaining 7 were shot down by the armored S-type air defense missile system on duty day and night. Although it is impossible to determine whether these drones formed a swarm, it is certain that drone "group" attacks have begun to be used on the battlefield.
In this regard, Zhang Haixiong said: “Whether it is hypersonic weapons or drones are new-generation weapons and equipment, they have an important subversive impact on the form of warfare, making it difficult for many traditional weapons to deal with.” Zhang Haixiong pointed out that hypersonic weapons The biggest feature of a weapon is high speed. The biggest advantage is also high speed. Generally, it has a flight speed above 5 times the speed of sound. Traditional air defense weapons are difficult to intercept because the reaction time left by the air defense system is very short, and its ultra-high speed and relatively flexible Its trajectory is more difficult to be accurately intercepted by conventional weapons such as air defense missiles and antiaircraft artillery.
The main advantage of drones lies in their relatively small size. Many of them can fly at low altitudes or even ultra-low altitudes. The noise is relatively low. It can be said to be supernatural and difficult to detect. "The technical characteristics of these new threats make it known to provide confidentiality. The "Aegis" system of the ventilating shield is quite weak."
The upgrade direction is reflected in four aspects. "There is no good way to deal with hypersonic weapons. However, high-energy green laser pointer weapons have good development potential. Now the United States, Russia and other countries are developing related projects. The United States has already used high-energy The laser has achieved the results of shooting down the missile. If the future development is mature, it should be a good means to deal with hypersonic weapons." Zhang Haixiong said. "To deal with UAVs, different types need to be distinguished." Most of the large and medium-sized UAVs have a relatively high flying height and relatively large size, which can be dealt with by using traditional air defense missiles.