Shaldag, who worked on Israel's Arrow missile defense project, said
Nanoflight has completed the main development stage and underwent several
trials. He said the paint was based on nano research that led to the
composition of elements that significantly reduce thermal and radar
signatures.
"We conducted a number of tests and discovered that the particles in
their nanotechnology composition do significantly neutralize the ability to
detect objects that have been painted with the material," Shaldag said.
Executives said the special paint, which absorbs electromagnetic waves,
could also protect ground platforms from radar detection. In the latest
test, first reported by Israel's Ynet news agency, the paint was applied to
dummy missiles, which when launched appeared to evade most radar
identification.
Nanoflight has been marketing the paint as an alternative to the
procurement of expensive stealth aircraft. Executives said although radar
could still detect an object on the screen, identification would be
extremely difficult.
"We are entering the second stage, after which we will already be able
to produce the material in larger quantities," Shaldag said.
Nanoflight, which also envisions civilian applications, has also been
working on paint to block infrared detection of ground forces. Executives
said this would foil enemy units equipped with night-vision goggles and
similar systems.
"We are only at the beginning and discovering new worlds every day,"
Shaldag said.
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