Raytheon Missiles & Defense delivers first SPY-6 radar array to U.S. Navy's newest destroyer

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Raytheon Missiles & Defense announced the delivery of the first AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar array for the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), marking a significant milestone for the U.S. Navy's Flight III guided-missile destroyer. This advanced radar enhances air, missile, and surface defense capabilities across seven U.S. Navy ship types. The modular 14' x 14' array, transported from Andover, Massachusetts to Mississippi, signifies the beginning of ongoing deliveries aimed at countering evolving threats such as drones and ballistic missiles. The SPY-6 system offers improved range, accuracy, and reliability over previous radars.

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• Successful delivery of the first AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar array for the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125).
• The SPY-6 radar system enhances Navy ship defense capabilities against advanced threats.
• Expected steady stream of SPY-6 array deliveries will support the Navy's operational readiness.

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ANDOVER, Mass., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), delivered the first AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar array for installation on the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), the U.S. Navy's first Flight III guided-missile destroyer. The SPY-6 family of radars performs simultaneous air, missile and surface defense on seven types of U.S. Navy ships.

"SPY-6 will change how the Navy conducts surface fleet operations," said Capt. Jason Hall, program manager for Above-Water Sensors for the U.S. Navy's Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems. "Our ships will be able to see farther, react quicker and defend against threats in a way we couldn't before."

The 14' x 14' modular array was transported by truck from the company's 30%2C000-square-foot+Radar+Development+Facility" rel="nofollow">automated 30,000-square-foot Radar Development Facility in Andover, Massachusetts, to Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

"This is the start of what will be a steady stream of SPY-6 array deliveries to the shipyard," said Kim Ernzen, vice president of Naval Power at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. "Threats to Navy ships are getting smaller and faster. SPY-6 will extend the Navy's reach against dangers like drones, ballistic missiles, aircraft and unmanned ships."

The SPY-6(V) family of radars delivers significantly greater range, increased accuracy, greater resistance to environmental and man-made electronic clutter, advanced electronic protection, and higher reliability than currently deployed radars. 

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With 195,000 employees and four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the AN/SPY-6 radar for the U.S. Navy?

The AN/SPY-6 radar significantly enhances the U.S. Navy's surface fleet operations by improving detection and defense capabilities against advanced threats.

When was the first AN/SPY-6 radar array delivered?

The first AN/SPY-6 radar array was delivered on July 21, 2020.

What type of capabilities does the SPY-6 radar offer?

The SPY-6 offers improved range, accuracy, electronic protection, and reliability over existing radar systems.

How does the SPY-6 radar improve Navy ship operations?

The SPY-6 radar enables ships to see farther and react quicker to threats, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.

What was the transportation method for the SPY-6 radar array?

The 14' x 14' radar array was transported by truck from Andover, Massachusetts to the shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.