USAF Completes Risk Reduction Testing for Air Surveillance Radar

The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin have completed risk reduction testing for the TPY-4 radar, demonstrating its performance under a variety of conditions By William Mackenzie / 23 Sep 2024

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The U.S. Air Force Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long Rang Radar (3DELRR) program team and Lockheed Martin have successfully accomplished risk reduction testing for the TPY-4 radar.  

The risk reduction testing event demonstrated the radar’s performance in a variety of conditions.

Lockheed Martin’s high-performing, highly reliable radar systems specialize in providing advanced early warning, counter target acquisition, situational awareness, and integrated air and missile defense. 

The company’s radars are designed with a high degree of commonality, are available in highly mobile configurations, operate in all environments, and are deployed worldwide.

Key features of the TPY-4 include:

  • Capability to detect next generation threats in high clutter and jamming
  • Proven and tested AESA technology
  • Scalable architecture enables growth for future missions
  • Long Range early warning TBM
  • Capability to scan up to 90 degrees elevation (no cone of silence)
  • Highly-reliable GaN-based transmitter technology
  • Capability to rapidly deploy and adapt to new missions / threats
  • Available in both fixed and highly mobile variants
  • Transportable via C-130, C-17, truck, rail or helicopter

Lockheed Martin assert that the 3DELRR program is key for the future air surveillance worldwide, as well as defending the U.S. homeland. 

The program office, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, are fully committed to the successful deployment of 3DELRR systems and reportedly look forward to seeing the TPY-4 radar in the field.

Chandra Marshall, vice president of Lockheed Martin Radar and Sensor Systems, commented, “This testing milestone is another accomplishment toward 3DELRR deliveries. These milestones are generating interest from several other government organizations. The collected data will play a role in optimizing performance of the system, bringing it one step closer to a fielded capability for the warfighter.”

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