Naval-Technology.com
Raytheon’s AN / SPY-6(V) air and missile defence radar has successfully detected the ballistic missile test target at the US Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Hawaii.
The radar searched for, acquired and tracked the ballistic missile test target during its first dedicated Ballistic Missile Defence exercise.
The radar system has now registered a series of successes, including tracking of integrated air and missile defence targets of opportunity, satellites and aircraft.
US Navy Above Water Sensors, Programme Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems major programme manager captain Seiko Okano said: “This marked a historic moment for the navy. It’s the first time a ballistic missile target was tracked by a wideband, digital beam-forming radar. AN / SPY-6 is on track for delivery to DDG 51 Flight III.”
Raytheon’s AN / SPY-6(V) offers greater capability in range, sensitivity and discrimination accuracy compared to currently deployed radars, thereby enhancing battlespace, situational awareness and reaction time to effectively counter present and future threats…
