Combating the counter-battery force is critical to the success and viability of military forces during wars. It is crucial to be able to quickly shoot and reposition yourself before the enemy fire. While this may sound like an easy task, it is not. The ability to identify the enemy artillery is critical. Counter-battery fire is a reactive process, meaning that it depends on a wide variety of information sources.
Counter-battery firing is typically directed at enemy guns or mortars. Counter-battery can be used to target any component of the field artillery. It is possible to assess the effectiveness of counter-battery firing by using a variety of information sources. It also depends on the policy of the military force. Some armies, for example, have the authority to command their counter-battery unit to fire. Others do not. This could reduce the effectiveness of counter-battery fire.
The "Cobra" radar system is one of the most advanced anti-battery systems on the planet. It's designed to detect mortar and artillery batteries of enemy forces and calculate the point at which artillery can be destroyed. It is used worldwide by seven NATO members. It can detect battery with a range between 20 and 25 km. It can also detect missile systems.
It can be deployed in a 5 to 15 minute period. The Cobra is capable of detecting up to 40 enemy battery. It can also determine the number of barrels and width of found batteries. It can also measure impact of friendly gunfire. The radar's signals processor will be upgraded to increase its performance.
The Ukroboronprom Counter-Battery Radar is also capable of detecting enemy artillery as well as missile systems. It can detect weapons up to 40 km away. It can also detect hostile artillery systems by using sound ranging techniques. It can detect an enemy MLRS launcher, and can locate mortars in a 180 degree sector.
NVK Iskra produces the 1L220UK counter battery radar. It is also known by Zoopark 3. This system can detect and locate enemy artillery, mortars, and other explosives. It can also reconstruct the flight path of artillery bullets.
It is used by the Ukrainian Army. Its primary function is to detect and locate enemy artillery, mortars and missiles. It can operate in any weather condition. The system is also very useful for peace support operations. It can find a variety of weapon positions even if they are scattered around the battlefield. It can also work in all time zones.
Another system, called the "Polozhennya-2", can detect and pinpoint hostile mortars and artillery. It uses acousticpressure waves to locate the point of origin. It can also be used in friendly fire mode. It can calculate the target's location and area.
NATO forces use the ARTHUR Counter-Battery Radar as well. It can locate enemy Howitzers at distances of between 20 and 25 km. It has a maximum circular probable error of 0.35% of the range.