U.S. Space Force selects Texas for final DARC radar to complete deep-space surveillance network with U.K. and Australia by 2030
The U.S. Space Force has selected Lake Kickapoo, Texas, as the preferred location for the third and final radar in its global deep-space surveillance network.
Echodyne MESA radar selected by Kongsberg for Protector weapon stations, strengthening counter-drone fire control across military platforms
Kongsberg has selected Echodyne’s MESA radar for its Protector RS4 and RS6 remote weapon stations.
Serco wins five-year contract to operate RAF Fylingdales radar supporting U.S. missile warning and low Earth orbit surveillance
Serco has secured a five-year UK Ministry of Defence contract to continue operating and maintaining the early-warning radar at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire.
Saab equips Royal Air Force with Giraffe 1X radars for deployed counter-drone operations amid rising threats to UK and coalition forces
Saab UK has delivered Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force under an urgent requirement for counter-drone operations.
Robin Radar Systems opens larger U.S. center in Northern Virginia after IRIS drone radar sales jump 75% amid growing counter-drone demand
The Dutch company said the facility will support 20 additional positions and increase capacity for its expanding North American business.
Raytheon says SPY-6(V)3 radar strengthens USS John F. Kennedy air and missile defense after completing acceptance trials
Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)3 radar has completed acceptance trials aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Saab and Royal Navy demonstrate Giraffe 1X radar network without GPS timing in UK quantum trial for contested operations
The UK trial used independent quantum timing sources to keep radars at separate locations synchronised when satellite-based timing was unavailable or compromised.
Firefly’s SciTec secures $93.7 million deal to modernize U.S. Space Force ground radar infrastructure with common digital architecture
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, has received a $93.7 million U.S. Space Force award to modernize ground-based radar infrastructure.
Saab plans to raise Giraffe 1X radar production above 300 systems a year while expanding its counter-UAS air defence portfolio
Saab plans to increase production of its Giraffe 1X radar to more than 300 systems a year.
Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar at Wallops Island, advancing USS Pinckney upgrade and Navy destroyer backfit programme
RTX’s Raytheon has delivered and installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center on Wallops Island, Virginia.
Raytheon awarded $1.8 billion U.S. Navy contract extension for SPY-6 radar production and sustainment
The contract includes options that would lift the cumulative value to $3.3 billion if exercised.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth installs new precision approach radar to improve flight safety and readiness
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth has installed a new AN/FPN-68A Precision Approach Radar, replacing an older system that had been in service for decades.