Raytheon Unveils First SPY-6 Radar for U.S. Navy’s Latest Destroyer
The SPY-6 radar family is revolutionizing naval defense by providing simultaneous air, missile, and surface defense across seven different types of U.S. Navy vessels. “SPY-6 will transform how the Navy operates its surface fleet,” stated Capt. Jason Hall, program manager for Above-Water Sensors at the U.S. Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems. “Our ships will be able to detect threats from further away, respond more quickly, and defend against challenges in ways previously unattainable.”
The substantial 14′ x 14′ modular array was recently transported via truck from the advanced 30,000-square-foot Radar Development Facility located in Andover, Massachusetts, to the Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Kim Ernzen, vice president of Naval Power at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, remarked, “This delivery is just the beginning of a consistent flow of SPY-6 arrays to the shipyard. As threats to Navy vessels become smaller and faster, SPY-6 will broaden the Navy’s defensive capabilities against dangers such as drones, ballistic missiles, aircraft, and unmanned vessels.”
The SPY-6(V) radar system offers significantly improved range, enhanced accuracy, and strong resistance to environmental and electronic interference. Its advanced electronic protection mechanisms and higher reliability set it apart from currently deployed radar systems, making it an essential asset for modern naval warfare.
