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Raytheon has completed the installation of the first land-based SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island, Virginia, marking a major milestone ahead of its deployment on USS Pinckney (DDG 91). The array will undergo land-based testing at the Surface Combat Systems Center. This installation is a significant step in the development and integration of the SPY-6(V)4 radar system.
RTX is adding $100 million to accelerate LTAMDS radar testing due to increased US budget support and overseas air defense demand. The funding will also support increased production of JMT components as Raytheon expands capacity for long-term defense demand.
HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre reports increasing demand for radar systems across various programs, including NATO air defense, combat aircraft, and space-based intelligence. This growth is driven by modernization efforts in Ukraine, NATO missile defense, Eurofighter, naval modernization, and space programs. The demand for radar systems is broadening across these sectors.
Echodyne has launched an ATAK plugin for its MESA radar platform, enhancing its capabilities. The plugin is designed to integrate with the MESA radar system, providing advanced functionality. This development is significant for military and aerospace applications.
Echodyne has developed a plugin for its MESA radar systems to integrate with the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) software, used by the US military and public safety agencies. This enhancement aims to make the radar system easier to use in the field. The MESA radar is designed for drone-hunting capabilities.
Raytheon has secured a $1.8 billion contract extension to build and support SPY-6 radar systems for US Navy ships. The contract will expand the radar systems' capabilities.