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S.Arabia Radar-ly Ready with Raytheon’s Tech
Raytheon, a business of RTX, has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The advanced missile defence radar is capable of detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missiles throughout multiple flight phases.
This is the first AN/TPY-2 radar with a complete Gallium Nitride, or GaN, populated array in the system.
GaN is a glasslike material that offers key advantages over other radio frequency semiconductors in energy efficiency, weight and power output.
GaN technology provides superior sensitivity to increase range as well as expand surveillance capacity. This technology is also a key enabler in allowing the AN/TPY-2 radar to support the hypersonic mission.
“The latest AN/TPY-2 radar is now in a different class with Raytheon making more than 50 enhancements to the radar,” said Paul Ferraro, President, Air & Space Defense Systems, Raytheon. “These upgrades will help Saudi Arabia to better defend itself from missile threats and will additionally benefit the entire fleet with enhanced sensing capability.”
X-Ray Vision
AN/TPY-2 operates in the X-band of the electromagnetic spectrum. This enables it to see targets more clearly and distinguish between an actual threat to a defended area and non-threat objects, like separation debris.
In Forward-based mode, the radar detects ballistic missiles after they are launched.
When operating in Terminal mode, AN/TPY-2 is directly in the fire control loop of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ballistic missile defence system through its direct communication with the THAAD missile.
Flawless Shield
AN/TPY-2 has a record of flawless performance against all classes of ballistic missiles.
The delivery marks a significant milestone in the ongoing strategic partnership between Raytheon, RTX, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The successful deployment of the AN/TPY-2 radar system further solidifies Raytheon's position as a global leader in missile defence technology. With over a century of experience in developing advanced sensors, radars, and interceptors, the company continues to push the boundaries of innovation to protect nations and their citizens from the growing threat of ballistic missiles.
The company provides defence solutions to the U.S. and its allies, focusing on air and missile defence, advanced sensors, hypersonics, and space systems.
RTX, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, advances technology through Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, generating USD 69 billion in sales and addressing critical global challenges.
This is the first AN/TPY-2 radar with a complete Gallium Nitride, or GaN, populated array in the system.
GaN is a glasslike material that offers key advantages over other radio frequency semiconductors in energy efficiency, weight and power output.
GaN technology provides superior sensitivity to increase range as well as expand surveillance capacity. This technology is also a key enabler in allowing the AN/TPY-2 radar to support the hypersonic mission.
“The latest AN/TPY-2 radar is now in a different class with Raytheon making more than 50 enhancements to the radar,” said Paul Ferraro, President, Air & Space Defense Systems, Raytheon. “These upgrades will help Saudi Arabia to better defend itself from missile threats and will additionally benefit the entire fleet with enhanced sensing capability.”
X-Ray Vision
AN/TPY-2 operates in the X-band of the electromagnetic spectrum. This enables it to see targets more clearly and distinguish between an actual threat to a defended area and non-threat objects, like separation debris.
In Forward-based mode, the radar detects ballistic missiles after they are launched.
When operating in Terminal mode, AN/TPY-2 is directly in the fire control loop of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ballistic missile defence system through its direct communication with the THAAD missile.
Flawless Shield
AN/TPY-2 has a record of flawless performance against all classes of ballistic missiles.
The delivery marks a significant milestone in the ongoing strategic partnership between Raytheon, RTX, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The successful deployment of the AN/TPY-2 radar system further solidifies Raytheon's position as a global leader in missile defence technology. With over a century of experience in developing advanced sensors, radars, and interceptors, the company continues to push the boundaries of innovation to protect nations and their citizens from the growing threat of ballistic missiles.
The company provides defence solutions to the U.S. and its allies, focusing on air and missile defence, advanced sensors, hypersonics, and space systems.
RTX, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, advances technology through Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, generating USD 69 billion in sales and addressing critical global challenges.
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