Raytheon Secures $2.3 Billion Contract for GaN-Based AN/TPY-2 Radars for THAAD System

The United States Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a $2.3 billion contract to produce seven gallium nitride (GaN)-based AN/TPY-2 radars for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. This contract is part of a foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the system will be used to protect against incoming ballistic missile threats. The AN/TPY-2 radar system is a critical component of the THAAD system, providing clear visibility of ballistic missile threats through its X-band technology. The radar operates in two modes: forward-based mode, which detects and identifies ballistic missiles, and terminal mode, which guides interceptors toward the warhead of a descending missile.

Key Takeaways:

• The $2.3 billion contract is for the production of seven GaN-based AN/TPY-2 radars for the THAAD system.
• The radars will be part of a foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The AN/TPY-2 radar system uses X-band technology to clearly see ballistic missile threats.
• The radar operates in two modes: forward-based mode and terminal mode.
• Seven AN/TPY-2 radars have been fielded as part of U.S.-operated THAAD systems.
• Five AN/TPY-2 radars operate in forward-based mode for the U.S.
• Two AN/TPY-2 radars are part of foreign military sales.
• The GaN technology in the AN/TPY-2 radars delivers improved radar reliability and allows for the detection, tracking, and discrimination of threats.

Statistics:

• The contract value is $2.3 billion.
• Seven GaN-based AN/TPY-2 radars will be produced for the THAAD system.
• The AN/TPY-2 radar system uses X-band technology.
• The radar operates in two modes: forward-based mode and terminal mode.
• Seven AN/TPY-2 radars have been fielded as part of U.S.-operated THAAD systems.
• Five AN/TPY-2 radars operate in forward-based mode for the U.S.
• Two AN/TPY-2 radars are part of foreign military sales.

Sources:

• Raytheon release cited.