AUSA 2015: Raytheon readies radar upgrade
A new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar solution for the Patriot air defence missile system is being developed by Raytheon to improve its overall capability and reduce costs.
The company is preparing a full demonstration system to be ready in 2016 for viewing and range testing. The radar uses new Gallium Nitride (GaN) materials that improve efficiency.
Speaking to Shephard at the AUSA exhibition, a spokesperson from Raytheon said that the AESA radar will build on the procurement of the Radar Digital Processing (RDP) upgrade currently being implemented on the US Army’s 60-strong Patriot fleet.
He said it will
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