Lockheed, Weibel to develop GFTR
Lockheed Martin and Weibel Scientific have entered a partnership to design, develop, test and verify a Gap-Filling Tracking Radar (GFTR) for ballistic missile defence (BMD), Lockheed Martin announced on 17 August.
The GFTR will provide full and overlapping coverage against a variety of threats across the European continent. Its precision tracking and discrimination capabilities will strengthen defences across large geographical areas including fully leveraging advanced capabilities being incorporated in the NATO European BMD architecture.
Brad Hicks, vice president of integrated warfare systems and sensors, Lockheed Martin, said: ‘Weibel currently produces a series of sophisticated continuous wave Doppler radar systems that are in operation throughout the world.
‘Their experience and skill in radar technology, combined with Lockheed Martin’s BMD expertise, will help to extend our ability to detect, control and engage ballistic missiles to defend our nation and our allies.’
Peder Pedersen, chief executive officer, Weibel Scientific, said: ‘This partnership gives us the opportunity to integrate our NASA radar technology with Lockheed Martin’s leading BMD capabilities. We could not imagine a stronger partner than Lockheed Martin to support our advanced radar technology as we work to expand and upgrade BMD in the region.’
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