The COBRA DANE radar stands 120 feet tall and features a 95-foot diameter phased-array face, enabling it to detect and track objects up to 2,000 miles away. It plays a vital role in ballistic missile defence and space domain awareness, including the identification of satellites and orbital debris.
“V2X has been the trusted partner in ensuring the continuous operational readiness of COBRA DANE,” said Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X. “Additionally, V2X has incorporated various engineering enhancement to this essential system, extending its capabilities and readiness.”
The radar system is considered one of the most powerful and sophisticated in the U.S. Space Force’s arsenal. It forms a key part of the national defence infrastructure by providing persistent monitoring and protection capabilities.
“This full-spectrum support emphasizes our differentiated capabilities in radar operations, readiness, and commitment to supporting national security by providing persistent space domain awareness and missile defense,” Wensinger added. The company’s continued work ensures both technical enhancement and uninterrupted function of the radar.
The contract extension is expected to be fulfilled by March 2027. V2X continues to deliver full-spectrum mission solutions aimed at sustaining high-value defence systems.
