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MDA Seeks Industry Info On Future AN/TPY-2 Missile Defense Radar Production

Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

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MDA Seeks Industry Info On Future AN/TPY-2 Missile Defense Radar Production

Army Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance Control Model-2 (AN/TPY-2) Radar. (Photo: Raytheon)

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting market research on who can help produce the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) radar alongside future upgrades, according to a recent notice. AN/TPY-2 is an X-band radar system built by RTX [RTX] and used in concert with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense systems to detect, classify and track ballistic missiles. This radar also cues for the Patriot air and missile defense system. The company notes…

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