AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System
Abstract
This funding line is a key enabler of the Army Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Modernization Priority in support of the AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire target Acquisition Radar program. The AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System is a highly mobile radar set that automatically detects, classifies, tracks, and locates the point of origin of projectiles fired from mortar, artillery, and rocket systems with sufficient accuracy for first round fire for effect. It mitigates close combat radar coverage gaps by providing a 90 degree search sector (stare mode) as well as 360 degree coverage (rotating) and replaces the AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Radars. The AN/TPQ-53 system interoperates with mission command systems to provide the maneuver commander increased counterfire radar flexibility. The AN/TPQ-53 is deployed as part of the Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) system of systems. It provides data to the Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) node for the sense and warn force protection capability. The AN/TPQ-53 currently supports contingency operations to include Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) and is provided to Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), Field Artillery Brigades (FABs) and Division Artilleries (DIVARTYs). Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) funds in the amount of $54.167 million supports the design and development of a hardware/software Multi Domain Operation (MDO) digitization upgrade kit for Distributed Digital Receiver Exciter (DDREX) Capability Set #1 and Capability Set #2 to enhance system survivability, electronic protection (EP), bandwidth agility, and an integrated fires capability in a peer/near-peer threat environment. This includes development, integration, and providing a capability beyond the current range and location accuracy requirements. Funding also supports efforts required to counter indirect fire and improve survivability against electronic warfare threats identified in the Validated Online Lifecycle Threat (VOLT).
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 0607148A_7_2040_PB_2024
- Change Summary Explanation
- Decreased funding to support higher Army priorities.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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- Child Accomplishment: Modernization Development Efforts and Emerging Threats
- Child Accomplishment: Program Management Support
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