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U.S. Air Force Seeks Input on Possible Multi-Band, Multifunction Tactical Radar

U.S. Air Force Seeks Input on Possible Multi-Band, Multifunction Tactical Radar
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly alongside Saudi Arabian Air Force F-15E aircraft during an Agile Combat Employment exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Sept. 5 (U.S. Air Force Photo)

The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry input on a possible Multi-Band, Multifunction Tactical Radar System (MB-MTRS) for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and ad hoc air strip/air base defense under the service's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept. "The Department of Defense (DoD) transformation vision relies heavily on more expeditionary and agile joint forces which in turn places increased emphasis on aviation assets for deployment, employment, sustainment, and redeployment," per an Oct. 5 request for information (RFI) by the Air Force…

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