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Patriot Radar Replacement Milestone A Expected Within 10 Days

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

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Missile manufacturers interested in producing the Army’s low-tier air and missile defense system (LTAMDS) can expect a milestone A decision from by the end of the month, according to an industry source.Companies were required to submit responses to a request for information (RFI) on existing missile defense radars by Aug. 15. That solicitation sought industry input on upgrades to the Army’s existing Patriot missile defense radars that are technology readiness level 5 or above, meaning the systems exist in a…

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