Designator Threat Alert
w/ Active IFF sense & alert technology

Combines the features of HEL-STAR 6® Gen III+ & HEL-STAR F2® including Active IFF Sense & Alert. Sends an alert when lased.

Active IFF Sense & Alert


Black-out Mode

Ability to turn OFF visible & covert lights but Active IFF Sense & Alert remains online and ready to alert user.


HEL-STAR Designator Threat Alert® (DTA) is shock and vibration resistant, dustproof and open sea waterproof to 130 fsw (laboratory 300+ feet).

Operating Extremes


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Due to ITAR compliance
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HEL-STAR Designator Threat Alert® (DTA) provides forward operators with an alert inside the helmet when lased by ground-based laser designators or aircraft targeting lasers. This feature combines the multi-function personnel marking capabilities of the HEL-STAR 6® Gen III+ with the active IFF sense & alert technology of HEL-STAR F2®into an essential piece of kit for JTAC, TACP, CCT & other forward personnel.

HEL-STAR DTA®mounts on a helmet shell or helmet cover

A User Feedback Module (UFM Cable) attaches to the back of the DTA body. The UFM is then routed inside the helmet to alert the operator if lased.

• The HEL-STAR DTA® sense & alert system is ON when any of the visible, covert or black-out operating modes are ON.

• When lased by incoming aircraft targeting or ground-based lasers, HEL-STAR DTA® sends a strong warning to the operator.

• This device can also be used for personnel marking. Three user-selected modes can be in White, Red or IR in a variety of light intensities and flash rates.

Blackout Mode: Position B2 on HEL-STAR DTA® has the laser sense & alert system ON only, No Emission (visible or covert).

HEL-STAR DTA® is ITAR controlled and cannot be shipped or carried outside of the U.S. without written permission from the U.S. Dept of State.