EL/M-2084
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense, Aerospace |
| Headquarters | Israel , Israel |
| Products | ELM-2084 radar system |
| Parent | Israel Aerospace Industries |
The ELM-2084 represents an Israeli-developed, ground-mobile 3D AESA multi-role radar system manufactured by ELTA, a division of Israel Aerospace Industries. This radar is capable of detecting and monitoring aircraft as well as ballistic targets, offering fire control support for missile interception and air defense against artillery threats.
Various military forces operate different versions of this radar, including the Israel Defense Forces, Canadian Army, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Army of the Czech Republic, and Slovak Armed Forces.
System development
Development of this multi-mission radar commenced in 2002 through a collaboration between Elta and the Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technology (Maf'at), aiming to counteract Israel’s increasing ballistic threat landscape.
During the 2008 IDF operation "Cast Lead," an early prototype was deployed as an early warning system, successfully detecting artillery fire from HAMAS and issuing alerts to civilian populations in Israel.
The radar achieved its first confirmed interception as a fire control unit on April 7, 2011, when the Iron Dome system intercepted a rocket launched from Gaza targeting Ashkelon. By June 2025, ELTA Systems had delivered the 250th unit within the MMR series, marking a notable achievement in air defense capabilities.
Description
The ELM-2084 is a tactical mobile radar solution comprising a radar antenna, control station, cooling system, and power supply, designed for flexibility across different transport vehicles.
Intended for medium-range battlefield applications, it performs detection, classification, and tracking of various targets. Its core functions include:
- Identifying hostile weaponry by tracing ballistic trajectories and determining launch points.
- Providing early warnings through impact prediction to safeguard both military personnel and civilians.
- Tracking friendly artillery to assist in firing adjustments.
- Conducting continuous aerial surveillance to maintain airspace control.
- Delivering fire control support for air defense systems such as Barak MX, Iron Dome, David's Sling, Skyhunter, and SPYDER-MR.
Notable attributes include:
- Cutting-edge Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology
- Proven performance demonstrated through numerous successful interceptions
- Compatibility with modern battle management systems and multiple interceptor missile types
- Ability to engage a wide spectrum of threats including airborne, ballistic, and low radar cross-section (RCS) targets
ELM-2084
This principal model comes in two versions distinguished by antenna dimensions and operational range. It supports airspace monitoring, hostile weapon detection, and fire guidance against medium-range threats.
ELM-2084 Mini MMR
A smaller-scale variant designed specifically for medium-range threat environments.
ELM-2311
A C-band tactical radar optimized for Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) roles at the battalion level. It is mounted on a single vehicle platform with minimal crew requirements and focuses on artillery fire ranging alongside hostile weapon location.
ELM-2248 MF-STAR
This naval radar system is a maritime version of the MMR, featuring four modules arranged on a pyramid-shaped mast to deliver full 360º air surveillance, threat identification, and fire control capabilities. It is deployed by the Israeli and Indian navies and functions as the fire control radar for the Barak 8 missile system.
ELM-2248 LB
The land-based variant consists of a single rotating module and is likely integrated with a terrestrial version of the Barak-8 Surface-to-Air missile system.
Operators
The Israel Defense Forces utilize various MMR models for air defense and artillery detection tasks. These include Fire Control Radars employed within the Iron Dome and David's Sling missile defense systems. Since becoming operational in 2010, the ELM-2084 has played a critical role in Israel’s hostile weapon tracking, aerial monitoring, and early warning operations, achieving an interception success rate of approximately 90% against over 1,000 threats by Iron Dome.
Azerbaijan has been operating the ELM-2084 radar since at least 2019, primarily for counter-battery fire detection.
Canada acquired ten ELM-2084 Multi-Mission Radars, designated AN/MPQ-504, which entered service toward the end of 2020.
The Czech Republic placed an order for eight ELM-2084 radars with deliveries planned through 2023; the initial unit was delivered in April 2022. Following some initial integration challenges, five units were formally accepted into service by May 2023.
Finland procured a substantial number of ELM-2311 radars in 2019 to fulfill counter-battery and secondary air surveillance roles. Deliveries commenced in 2021 after the system was selected as superior among competitors following comprehensive testing.
In December 2020, Hungary ordered multiple ELM-2084 radars (5+6 units) from Israel Aerospace Industries through Rheinmetall Canada for sales and integration. Assembly and future manufacturing are planned domestically in Hungary. These systems are intended to replace outdated Soviet-era radars starting in 2022, thereby improving NATO-compatible airspace monitoring and providing enhanced counter-battery support for Hungarian artillery formations.
India operates the MF-STAR naval radar system; however, specific quantities have not been publicly disclosed.
The Singapore Armed Forces employ ELM-2084 radars for air surveillance and defense missions. Additionally, the ELM-2311 variant is mounted on Bronco ATTC vehicles, known within their forces as the 'SAFARI' radar.
Vietnam has acquired at least one ELM-2084 Multi-Mission Radar variant along with SPYDER air-defense systems, as confirmed by publicly available information.