The inclusion of GaN technology significantly enhances the radar’s sensitivity, allowing for increased range and expanded surveillance capacity. This technological upgrade also supports hypersonic defense missions, offering advanced protection against evolving threats.
In addition to the GaN technology, the AN/TPY-2 radar features the latest CX6 high-performance computing software. This innovation improves target discrimination precision and provides robust protection against electronic attacks.
Sam Deneke, president of Air and Space Defense Systems at Raytheon, emphasised the significance of the new system. “This is the most advanced version of AN/TPY-2 that Raytheon has built, leveraging years of investment and innovation to produce superior capability at a lower cost to the U.S. armed forces,” he said. Deneke also highlighted the radar’s readiness to meet increasing demand for homeland missile defense, stating, “As demand increases for missile defense of the homeland, the AN/TPY-2 radar is ready to meet the mission.”
Operating within the X-band of the electromagnetic spectrum, the AN/TPY-2 radar delivers enhanced clarity in target identification. This capability enables the system to differentiate between potential threats and non-threat objects, such as separation debris.
