As the operational requirements for loitering munitions, precision-guided weapons and autonomous systems continues to grow at a rapid pace so, too, is Semi Conductor Devices (SCD) expanding its range of infrared sensing solutions optimised for high dynamic environments, rapid target acquisition, and efficient integration across a wide range of munition and seeker architectures.
Supporting operations in rapidly changing and complex environments, SCD’s IR detectors combine high image quality, fast response, and efficient system integration, enabling military operators to maintain situational awareness, shorten sensor activation time, and reduce development risk when upgrading existing platforms or introducing new weapon systems.
For battlefield environments in which rapid detection and response are required in degraded visibility conditions, SCD’s upgraded SWIFT EI SWIR module features capabilities that include laser spot detection, hostile fire indication, and platform stabilisation support. Its event-based imaging architecture is designed to reduce processing load while enabling rapid threat detection in low visibility environments. For missile seekers and guided munitions operating under high speed and high dynamic flight conditions, SCD offers JT cooled MWIR detectors, including the Pelican and Blackbird 640 families. The detectors are designed to support rapid target acquisition and long-range imaging while simplifying integration into both existing and next generation seeker platforms.
To support standoff targeting and long-range identification requirements, SCD’s Sparrow and Sparrow HD MWIR detectors provide high resolution imaging for applications including loitering munitions, remote weapon stations, airborne payloads, and perimeter defence systems. With thousands of Sparrow units deployed annually worldwide, the detector family is designed to support programs requiring scalable deployment while maintaining low SWaP-C characteristics.
Next‑generation loitering munitions and missile seekers operating without mechanical stabilisation are enabled by the Robin family of 12 µm uncooled long‑wave infrared (LWIR) detectors, combining a low thermal time constant (Tau) with high thermal sensitivity to provide fast scene adaptation and stable imagery during rapid manoeuvres, reducing motion‑induced blur for gimbal‑less and highly agile platforms.
Covering SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR technologies, SCD’s portfolio supports a broad range of operational requirements, from compact autonomous munitions and missile seekers to long range ISR and stand off engagement systems, – while addressing key challenges such as motion‑induced blur, integration complexity, and scalability.
“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, SCD’s VP Business Development & Marketing. “Our expanded portfolio reflects this need: from SWIFT‑EI to the high‑volume Sparrow HD and the new Robin LWIR line, we are providing a field‑proven sensor set that supports high‑speed, autonomous platforms and the next generation of stand‑off weapon systems.”
SCD will exhibit at Eurosatory 2026, 15-18 June, Paris, Hall 6 -Booth C 279
Headline image shows a rendering of swarming loitering munitions (via SCD)
