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.