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The US Army demonstrated the operation of the radar against the AN/TPQ-53 multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle. The tests were conducted in Yuma, Arizona. This was announced by Lockheed
The US Army demonstrated the operation of the radar against the AN/TPQ-53 multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle. The tests were conducted in Yuma, Arizona. This was announced by Lockheed Martin. This was reported by the Defense Mail with reference to Lockheed Martin representatives.
During the demonstration, the AN/TPQ-53 radar was integrated into an advanced air defense control system. The two radar complexes served as the primary source of fire control and transmitted tracking data to the Coyote Block 2 interceptor.
“The Q-53 radar has a long history of exceeding the Army’s requirements and adapting to its evolving missions”said David Kenneweg, Director of Army Radar at Lockheed Martin. “This final testing milestone reflects our commitment to improving and updating the system’s capabilities.”
The tests were conducted as part of the AN/TPQ-53 modernization contract signed by the US Army with Lockheed Martin. Technology is being developed to “increase the future capabilities of the radar and maintain its high performance compared to similar complexes from other manufacturers.”
According to the company, work under the program includes providing radar support for long-range high-precision artillery fire and performing anti-missile defense tasks.
“The Army’s AN/TPQ-53 radar can enhance aerial surveillance capabilities and integrates with C2-level systems and broader weapon systems, allowing Soldiers to detect threats and make quicker decisions” – Says David Kenneweg.
The Lockheed Martin Q-53 MMR replaces the obsolete AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 medium-range radars previously used by the US Army. Unlike the AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 radars of the FIREFINDER complex, the AN/TPQ-53 station has a 1.5-fold increased detection range and a solid-state active phased antenna array (APAR) in 2-4. GHz range. In addition, the modernized station has smaller mass and dimensions. It takes 1.5x less time to deploy in a combat position.
The system can detect not only unmanned aerial vehicles, but also fire from mortars, rockets and cannons.
Solid state phased array radar uses a single sensor to combine surveillance and target acquisition. It can also track and identify enemy artillery fire from closed positions in 90-degree and 360-degree view modes. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered 195 AN/TPQ-53 radars to US military and international customers. Source
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