The Kronos GM HP is a state-of-the-art C-band radar that boasts an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna, enabling it to effectively counter a wide range of air and missile threats. Its advanced technology allows for horizontal and vertical beam steering, significantly improving the radar’s ability to detect, track, and classify threats while guiding missiles with high precision.
A notable feature of this radar is its use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) components, which increase the power output of its Transmit and Receive Modules (TRMs), thus enhancing its overall performance, especially in challenging conditions.
The production of the Kronos GM HP radar was commissioned to Eurosam GIE by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) in December 2021, with the aim of integrating it into the SAMP/T NG systems scheduled for delivery in 2026.
The FAT for the second radar unit, referred to as Kronos GM HP K2, was conducted at Leonardo’s facilities in Fusaro/Arco Felice, Italy, in the presence of OCCAR experts. The process began with a Test Readiness Review (TRR) on 23 January 2024 and concluded with the successful completion of all tests, confirming the radar’s performance and capabilities.
Following the FAT, further tests were carried out at Leonardo’s site to thoroughly evaluate all features of the Kronos radar.
