“After achieving Milestone C earlier this year, which initiated the production and deployment phase, Raytheon is significantly ramping up production to meet the fast-growing demand from the U.S. Army and International partners,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. His comments followed the system’s transition into full-scale production, a stage considered key for large-scale deployment.
LTAMDS incorporates three antenna arrays – a primary one at the front and two secondary arrays at the rear – enabling simultaneous detection and engagement of multiple threats from any direction. The primary array is similar in size to the Patriot air and missile defence system’s array but delivers more than double the power.
Developed with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, the radar offers superior signal strength, sensitivity and a modular design that supports interoperability within the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture. While tailored for the US Army, the system also maintains compatibility with existing Patriot investments for international customers.
