The US Army is doubling down on its next leap in missile defense. In late August, the service awarded Raytheon a $1.7 billion contract to kick off low-rate production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) , a cutting-edge radar system designed to outpace the most advanced threats in the world.

The new award pushes the total program value to $3.8 billion, underscoring the Army’s commitment to modernizing its air defense network after more than a decade of planning.

A Modern Shield for Modern Threats

At the heart of LTAMDS is a 360-degree radar system that can track and counter everything from cruise missiles to hypersonic weapons. Its design features a primary front-facing array and two secondary rear arrays that knit together a full-circle picture of the battle

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