Waltham, MA-based Raytheon Company and Bethesda, MD-based Lockheed Martin Corporation are jointly pursuing the Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar (SENSR) contract that will consolidate and modernize America’s aging surveillance and air traffic control radars, Raytheon announced April 1.
SENSR is a
multi-agency program that includes the Federal Aviation Administration,
the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.
SENSR will replace current air traffic control and surveillance radars with
fewer, more advanced multi-mission systems and release wireless spectrum for
commercial use.
“There’s an
increasing demand for radio spectrum that’s driving the rapid expansion of
wireless internet services across America,” said Ralph Acaba,
president of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. “SENSR will
revolutionize our airspace radar infrastructure for reliable, more secure,
enhanced situational awareness and communication.”
Implementing SENSR
is vital to the growth, safety and efficiency of commercial industries, air
traffic control, homeland security and national security. The consolidation
effort will free up a tremendous amount of bandwidth that can be used to move
America rapidly toward a 5G capability.
“As a nation, we need a modern, efficient radar infrastructure,” said Paul Lemmo, vice president and general manager, Integrated Warfare Systems & Sensors, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. “It would enhance our national security and air safety, and support a healthy, growing economy well into the future.”
Source: Raytheon
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