< img src = "/uploads/blogs/24/04/ib-1iprk12l_2715237c.jpg" Alt = "American developers presented the latest Ltamds radar system for Patriot"/> < P > The US Army has officially launched a mass production of a new Ltamds radar system, which will become the basis of a modernized Patriot anti-aircraft missile system and will provide a full circular coating of 360 degrees. The decision was made after the successful completion of a series of test launches and approval of the program as part of the Milestone C & mdash; key border in the Pentagon Procurement System.
< p >Developed by Raytheon Ltamds (Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor) is not simply an update of the previous Patriot radar, but is a & laquo; a real technological breakthrough & raquo;. With the use of many antenna lattices with an active electronic phased antenna lattice (AESA), made on the basis of nitride Galium (GAN), the new radar provides continuous circular detection of threats & mdash; without the need to turn the system or external sensors.< P > The advantages of Ltamds include increased detection range, improved accuracy of escort, resistance to radio electronic struggle, and the ability to work in conditions where the GPS is not available. The system is integrated with the IBCS combat management network that provides real -time data exchange between all air defense and missile defense components.
< p > The new radar has already been transferred to the US Army in the number of six units, two more will be delivered by the end of 2025. Currently, Raytheon is producing eight systems a year, but plans to increase the pace up to twelve. Ltamds also attracted the attention of international partners & mdash; The first foreign customer was Poland, which integrates the system into its own air defense architecture. More than ten countries have already submitted requests for commercial offers.< P > Against the background of threats from hypersonic weapons, drones and winged Ltamds rockets demonstrates readiness for effective response in new war conditions. According to Tom Laliberty Raytheon, President of Raythen and Air Defense, the project is an example of unprecedented speed of implementation and industrial cooperation aimed at providing the army with critical defensive defensions.
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