Multi-Mission Radar Integrated with C2 Software for Drone Detection

Lockheed Martin integrated the Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril's Lattice C2 software during the U.S. Central Command Desert Guardian exercise, enabling advanced drone detection and tracking By William Mackenzie / 20 Nov 2024

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Lockheed Martin has successfully integrated the Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril’s Lattice Command and Control (C2) software during the U.S. Central Command Desert Guardian exercise held at Fort Drum. 

Desert Guardian is part of a set of exercises aiming to fill key gaps in the ability to detect and track drone threats. During Desert Guardian, Lockheed Martin’s Q-53 MMR rapidly integrated into the Lattice C2 network and pushed data to Lattice to create a common air picture. 

This integration demonstrated the capability to significantly enhance the overall operational picture, enabling more informed and timely decision-making in a netted environment.

Lockheed Martin is building on the successes of Desert Guardian and preparing for a second exercise, coordinated by CENTCOM, to take place at a base in the Middle East. The company’s multi-domain expertise will help the customer to integrate sensors into a single interface used by operators in the field.

David Kenneweg, director of Multi-mission Air Defense Radars at Lockheed Martin, commented, “The successful integration of the Q-53 MMR and Lattice showcases Lockheed Martin’s valued partnership with the U.S. Government and industry partners, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions for our customers. 

“At Desert Guardian, we were able to collaborate to uncover customer needs as we continue to innovate the technology needed to detect and counter emerging threats to make smarter, faster decisions.

“We are adapting to our customers’ mission and developing capabilities that will benefit operators; we will continue to work with the Department of Defense in addressing and solving for joint urgent operational needs.”

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