Semi Conductor Devices (SCD) has announced an expanded portfolio of infrared detector products aimed at guided weapons, loitering munitions and other autonomous defence systems.
The company said the updated range is intended to support requirements such as high-dynamic flight conditions, faster target acquisition and simpler integration across different seeker and munition architectures.
SCD said its upgraded SWIFT EI short-wave infrared (SWIR) module includes capabilities such as laser spot detection, hostile fire indication and platform stabilisation support. The company said the module uses event-based imaging to reduce processing load while supporting rapid threat detection in environments affected by smoke, dust and low light.
For missile seekers and guided munitions, SCD cited its JT-cooled mid-wave infrared (MWIR) detector lines, including the Pelican and Blackbird 640 families, designed to support rapid target acquisition and long-range imaging and to integrate into existing and next-generation seeker platforms.
SCD also pointed to its Sparrow and Sparrow HD MWIR detectors for standoff targeting and long-range identification across applications including loitering munitions, remote weapon stations, airborne payloads and perimeter defence systems. The company said thousands of Sparrow units are deployed annually worldwide, and described the detectors as aimed at programs requiring scalable deployment with low size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) requirements.
For gimbal-less platforms and systems operating without mechanical stabilisation, SCD said its Robin family of 12 µm uncooled long-wave infrared (LWIR) detectors is designed to reduce motion-induced blur during rapid manoeuvres.
“As operational requirements evolve and loitering and guided munitions are deployed in greater numbers, our customers are looking for infrared detector solutions that can be integrated quickly and produced at scale without compromising performance,” said Shai Fishbein, VP Business Development & Marketing at SCD.
