Raytheon hosted a senior German delegation to demonstrate its latest advancements for the PATRIOT Air and Missile Defence System. Among the technologies exhibited was Gallium Nitride (GaN) - based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA), which enables future 360° sensor coverage, significantly increases the defended area and decreases the time to detect, discriminate and engage threats. The introduction of GaN-based AESA technologies will also further improve reliability and lower the life cycle costs for the PATRIOT radar, beyond what has already been achieved with other recent Patriot radar improvements.
“Raytheon is a leader in airborne, sea-based and ground-based radars and we continue to invest in research and development to further mature radar technology. GaN-based AESA technologies represent the future of ground-based sensors and will have future application to Raytheon’s entire sensor portfolio,” said Dan Crowley, president of Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business. “This visit is a tremendous opportunity for one of our valued customers to see, first hand, the investments made to ensure over match against current and evolving threats.”
At the Raytheon innovative Immersive Design Center in Andover, MA, the company also demonstrated its Common Command and Control (CC2) capability, which features open architecture, netted and distributed operations and flexible operator roles. This capability can be tailored to a customer’s mission requirements and improves situational awareness at all echelons of command. The centre also enhances training and enables reach-back support to the US.
Lastly, the German officials visited Raytheon’s Visualization Center, where engineers use fielded tactical software to perform defense design in mission planning and engagement operations scenarios.
“The showcased advancements are part of the Raytheon’s offer for Germany’s TLVS programme,” said Crowley. “They provide increased capability while decreasing costs, which reduces overall program risk.”
GaN-based AESA technology which will be incorporated into PATRIOT is used in the design of the US Navy’s new Air and Missile Defense Radar and a number of US Air Force systems. In February 2014, Raytheon demonstrated a successful GaN-based AESA prototype PATRIOT array using GaN manufactured in Raytheon’s Department of Defense-certified Manufacturing Readiness Level 8 foundry.
PATRIOT is one of the world’s most modern and capable air and missile defence systems, providing protection against a full range of advanced threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missile,s and unmanned aerial vehicles. Continually upgraded and enhanced to reflect the latest technology, PATRIOT is the system of choice for 13 nations around the globe. Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and international PATRIOT air and missile defence systems and system integrator for PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 missiles.
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| Raytheon in Andover, MA/USA hosted a German delegation to demonstrate the latest improvements in the PATRIOT air and missile defence system. (Photo: Raytheon) |
“Raytheon is a leader in airborne, sea-based and ground-based radars and we continue to invest in research and development to further mature radar technology. GaN-based AESA technologies represent the future of ground-based sensors and will have future application to Raytheon’s entire sensor portfolio,” said Dan Crowley, president of Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business. “This visit is a tremendous opportunity for one of our valued customers to see, first hand, the investments made to ensure over match against current and evolving threats.”
At the Raytheon innovative Immersive Design Center in Andover, MA, the company also demonstrated its Common Command and Control (CC2) capability, which features open architecture, netted and distributed operations and flexible operator roles. This capability can be tailored to a customer’s mission requirements and improves situational awareness at all echelons of command. The centre also enhances training and enables reach-back support to the US.
Lastly, the German officials visited Raytheon’s Visualization Center, where engineers use fielded tactical software to perform defense design in mission planning and engagement operations scenarios.
“The showcased advancements are part of the Raytheon’s offer for Germany’s TLVS programme,” said Crowley. “They provide increased capability while decreasing costs, which reduces overall program risk.”
GaN-based AESA technology which will be incorporated into PATRIOT is used in the design of the US Navy’s new Air and Missile Defense Radar and a number of US Air Force systems. In February 2014, Raytheon demonstrated a successful GaN-based AESA prototype PATRIOT array using GaN manufactured in Raytheon’s Department of Defense-certified Manufacturing Readiness Level 8 foundry.
PATRIOT is one of the world’s most modern and capable air and missile defence systems, providing protection against a full range of advanced threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missile,s and unmanned aerial vehicles. Continually upgraded and enhanced to reflect the latest technology, PATRIOT is the system of choice for 13 nations around the globe. Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and international PATRIOT air and missile defence systems and system integrator for PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 missiles.