News of War Staff Writer
Raytheon's GhostEye MR Radar Showcases Cutting-Edge Air Defence Capabilities in U.S. Air Force Exercise
Raytheon, a prominent aerospace and defence company, has recently demonstrated the operational performance and readiness of its advanced medium-range sensor, GhostEye® MR, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
This event, a significant milestone in air defence technology, took place at the White Sands Missile Range.
GhostEye MR is part of Raytheon's GhostEye family of sensors and is designed to enhance the capabilities of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).
It provides increased range and altitude coverage, which is crucial for expanding the defended area's capabilities against a variety of threats, including enemy aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, and cruise missiles.
During the demonstration, GhostEye MR was successfully integrated with NASAMS' Air Defense Console and the Battlespace Command and Control Center (BC3), used by the U.S. Air Force.
The radar's integration showcased its ability to provide a comprehensive air picture, enabling the command-and-control system to accurately determine threats and required responses.
Moreover, the radar supported simulated engagements and, in conjunction with NASAMS, effectively defeated the targets. This performance underlines the radar's potential as an air base air defence solution.
This latest demonstration builds upon a successful air base air defense experiment conducted in Andøya, Norway, last year. That event highlighted NASAMS' ability to engage and intercept various aerial threats using multiple Raytheon missile types and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace's Fire Distribution Center.
In terms of funding and development, Raytheon was awarded its first government contracts in August of the previous year to further develop and assess GhostEye MR. This funding and the recent demonstration at White Sands underscore the growing importance and demand for advanced air defence solutions like GhostEye MR, as nations globally seek to bolster their defences against increasingly sophisticated airborne threats.
The development of GhostEye MR is part of Raytheon's broader commitment to advancing defense technologies. For over a century, the company has been at the forefront of developing new technologies and enhancing existing capabilities in areas such as integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, advanced sensors and radars, and offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools.
RTX, the parent company of Raytheon, stands as the world's largest aerospace and defence company, with a significant global workforce and a broad portfolio of industry-leading businesses.
The GhostEye MR radar represents a significant step forward in air defense, offering enhanced capabilities and readiness to meet the challenging demands of modern aerial threats. Its successful integration and performance at White Sands Missile Range not only demonstrate its operational readiness but also mark a key advancement in the field of air and missile defence systems.