Raytheon Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation officials said the firms are partnering to pursue a contract focusing on consolidating and modernizing the nation’s surveillance and air traffic control radars.
The effort involves the Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar (SENSR) initiative.
“There’s an increasing demand for radio spectrum that’s driving the rapid expansion of wireless internet services across America,” Ralph Acaba, president of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, said. “SENSR will revolutionize our airspace radar infrastructure for reliable, more secure, enhanced situational awareness and communication.”
SENSR is defined by authorities as a multi-agency program incorporating the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security – and will replace current air traffic control and surveillance radars with fewer, more advanced multi-mission systems and release wireless spectrum for commercial use.
“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.”
SENSR is essential to the growth, safety, and efficiency of commercial industries, air traffic control, homeland security and national security. The consolidation effort would free up a bandwidth that can be used to move America rapidly toward a 5G capability.