“RTX Unveils Cutting-Edge Raytheon Sensor for Superior Air and Missile Defense Against Multi-Faceted Threats”

Live fire event attended by military officials from seven nations

Raytheon, a division of RTX, declared that its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, abbreviated as LTAMDS, is progressing through its U.S. Army evaluation program with another successful live-fire demonstration. Military officials from seven countries were present to observe the radar’s capabilities and performance directly.

This marked the fourth live-fire exhibition for the cutting-edge, 360-degree radar recognized as LTAMDS. The succession of exercises, which have increased in complexity, effectively showcases the radar’s performance and integration with the Integrated Battle Command System, commonly known as IBCS. In this latest live-fire exercise, a cruise missile surrogate was launched, soaring at high altitude, swift speed, and extended range in a real-world scenario. LTAMDS successfully acquired and tracked the target, transferred track information to IBCS, and guided a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missile to achieve interception.

“The superior capabilities of LTAMDS exceed the global threats of today and tomorrow, and allied forces are closely monitoring its advancements,” stated Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “The robust performance of the radar against these intricate and realistic threats confirms the design’s efficacy and illustrates how this technology will revolutionize the air and missile defense mission.”

The program has accomplished significant developmental testing milestones in 2023, including prior air-breathing threat and ballistic missile live-fire tests, along with the completion of CY23 contractor verification assessments. Throughout the process, LTAMDS has met challenging testing objectives and showcased initial technical proficiency within its primary domain.

Six LTAMDS radars are currently advancing through comprehensive sector integration and testing activities simultaneously at various government and Raytheon testing facilities. In 2024, intensive testing will persist, paving the way for deploying a 360-degree, full sector capability within the calendar year.

LTAMDS is the forthcoming generation air and missile defense radar for the U.S. Army. As a 360-degree, Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, driven by Raytheon-designed Gallium Nitride technology, LTAMDS offers significantly enhanced performance against an array of threats, ranging from manned and unmanned aircraft to cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic projectiles.