“RTX’s Advanced Raytheon Defense System Triumphs in Live Fire Target Engagements”
Raytheon, a division of RTX, revealed that U.S. Army air defense personnel successfully utilized the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, to direct Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors in neutralizing cruise and ballistic missile simulators.
“LTAMDS continues to effectively surmount each challenge of the U.S. Army’s stringent testing regimen, showcasing its preparedness for initial deployment,” stated Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “During this recent evaluation, U.S. troops operated LTAMDS to adeptly detect, track, and support the engagement of a diverse array of threats.”
This LTAMDS live-fire demonstration forms part of the U.S. Army’s operational assessment, a prerequisite for the program to transition into full-rate production. The revolutionary 360-degree radar, combined with the Integrated Battle Command System, or IBCS, successfully transmitted tracked data while directing PAC-3 interceptors towards surrogate ballistic and cruise missile targets.
The LTAMDS initiative is progressing on a rapid timeline, with six radars concurrently undergoing testing and integration at diverse Raytheon and Army testing sites. The program anticipates reaching Milestone C, the formal shift from development to production, in the second quarter of FY2025.
Over a dozen nations are seeking insights and participating in briefings regarding LTAMDS. In August 2024, Raytheon secured a U.S. Army contract worth over $2 billion to supply eight radars for both the U.S. and Poland. With this Foreign Military Sale, Poland becomes the inaugural international client to incorporate LTAMDS into its air and missile defense framework.
