RTX showcased the ability of its SeaVue multi-role radar to provide long-range target detection during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024.
Mounted on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone, the radar performed long-range surveillance of multiple targets and transmitted critical data to an F/A-18 fighter jet.
The Super Hornet then used the data provided by the radar to successfully fire a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) at a decommissioned amphibious assault ship serving as a representative target.
According to RTX advanced solutions president Bryan Rosselli, the demonstration highlighted the radar’s ability to capture high fidelity targeting data that can aid a precise weapons engagement.
It also “enabled us to test and validate [SeaVue] to ensure it can provide the situational awareness required in an operational environment – allowing faster decision making and more efficient kill chains,” he said.
In 2021, SeaVue also demonstrated its ability to pair with the MQ-9B drone and carry out wide-area maritime surveillance.
‘Superior’ Capabilities
RTX describes its SeaVue as a modern, software-defined radar capable of providing all-weather surveillance.
It reportedly offers “superior” multi-mission performance for crewed and uncrewed platforms.
The radar was designed to rapidly and efficiently identify even small targets at longer ranges and higher altitudes.
It was also made with modular and scalable architecture to allow future upgrades without changing the hardware.
Apart from combat, the SeaVue radar can aid search and rescue, disaster response, and maritime law enforcement missions.
