The Magnet presents a situation report of all IAF bases
17 May 2010 , 11:21 Bar Josephine Dadon, BaMahane
The Magnet system, which will streamline the operational activity of the
Israeli Air Force, has been installed and put into operation on all IAF
bases.
The Magnet presents a situation report of all IAF bases and includes a
computerized operations log, replacing the manual system, which allows for
faster data transfer. During security related events, the system displays
the relevant areas, the number of injured, and the concentration of IAF
forces, while every unit is able to update the situation on its base
independently. The information is then transferred to central control posts
and to the commanders of the various units and departments of the IAF.
“The guidelines for any given emergency situation are already saved in the
system, so that if there is an incident, whoever directs the operation can
log in to the Magnet and receive instructions,” explained the head of the
Operations Department in the IAF Self-Defense Branch, Maj. Itzik Ben-Simon.
In addition, the Magnet system can form a connection to radars and other
detection means, allowing an alternative alert system for high-trajectory
weapon fire towards IAF bases. “The new system can send a warning regarding
missiles hitting any base through a message on the screen,” explained Maj.
Ben-Simon. “Until now, the alerts were given by phone from the control cell
in Tel Aviv.”
The development of the Magnet system began in 2002 in the Ofek Computer Unit
and a full review of its operational capabilities was recently completed.
“The Magnet is more stable than in the past, and IAF commanders rely on it.
The system has already been presented to the IDF Army Headquarters as well,
and the IDF is examining its possible integration in the Ground Forces,”
added Maj. Ben-Simon.
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