Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

Apr- 2026 -

23 April

Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar. Photo: Raytheon

LTAMDS Explained: The US Army’s New 360-Degree Air Defense Radar

This LTAMDS guide breaks down the radar’s development, its full-sphere coverage advantage, and why it marks a shift in modern battlefield sensing.

6 April

Air

MIM 104 Patriot fired at the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

Bea Castañeda

MIM-104 Patriot: The Missile Shield Defending the Skies, Explained

Discover our guide to the MIM-104 Patriot, detailing its capabilities, evolution, and role in modern air and missile defense across global battlefields.

Feb- 2026 -

3 February

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Produce LTAMDS for US Army Under $1B Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1.02-billion contract to produce Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors for the US Army.

Sep- 2025 -

24 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Clinches $1.7B Deal to Supply LTAMDS for US, Poland

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $1.7-billion contract to deliver the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) to the US and Poland.

4 September

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Taps Polish Supplier for Next-Gen LTAMDS Radar Modules

Raytheon has signed an agreement with Poland’s Military Electronic Works to produce energy storage assembly modules for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor.

Aug- 2025 -

18 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army LTAMDS Radar Scores Firsts in Missile Flight Test

The US Army’s Patriot radar replacement, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), has achieved a series of milestones during a recent missile flight test at the White Sands Missile Range.

Jul- 2025 -

25 July

Americas