Following the completion of the evaluation and prototype demonstration phase for its new long-range radar programme, the US Air Force (USAF) is preparing for the downselect of one contractor to develop the ground-based radar.
The Three-Dimensions Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) programme office has completed evaluation of three prototype capability demonstrations, which were carried out during the pre-engineering and manufacturing development phase of the programme, USAF announced on 22 August.
An RfP for engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD), with an option for low-rate initial production, is anticipated to be released in September 2013, while the contract for the final EMD phase