FULLERTON, Calif., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The viability of an omnidirectional weapon locating radar for the U.S. Army is being studied by California's ThalesRaytheonSystems, the company reported.
ThalesRaytheonSystems, one of two companies contracted by the Army for the project, will develop a proof of concept for highly mobile, low-cost radars that can detect and track incoming rocket and mortar threats over 360 degrees and at all angles.
"We are very excited about providing the armed forces with a design for a highly mobile and compact radar that provides 360-degree tracking coverage," said Kim Kerry, chief executive officer, ThalesRaytheonSystems, U.S. Operations. "TRS has provided effective and reliable battlefield radar systems to armed services worldwide for decades, and this advanced technology provides yet another method to protect our troops in the field."
The OWL radar study contract is worth about $470,000. Study input will be provided to the U.S. Army by the end of the year.
ThalesRaytheonSystems was formed nine years ago and specializes in air defense systems, command and control systems, 3-D air defense radars and battlefield and counter-battery radars. It is equally owned by Raytheon and Thales.
