AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar Sys
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. It mitigates close combat radar coverage gaps by providing a 90 degree search sector (stare mode) as well as 360 degree coverage (rotating). The AN/TPQ-53 system interoperates with mission command systems to provide the maneuver commander increased counterfire radar flexibility. 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) 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) funds in the amount of $53.652 million supports the completion of software development, integration, and test for Distributed Digital Receiver Exciter (DDREX) Capability Sets #1 and #2 to enhance system survivability, electronic protection (EP), bandwidth agility, and an integrated fires capability in a peer/near-peer threat environment. FY 2025 funds also continues DDREX Capability Sets #3 and #4 to counter indirect fire with improved hostile weapon location accuracy and survivability against the latest electronic warfare threats identified in the Validated Online Lifecycle Threat (VOLT) Counterfire Radar Systems (CFRS) report dated 15 February 2022.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- BY8_0607148A_7_2040_PB_2025
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- Root: AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System
- Child Accomplishment: Multi-Domain Operation (MDO) Digitization / Distributed Digital Receiver Exciter (DDREX)
- Child Accomplishment: DDREX Capability Sets #3 and #4
- Child Accomplishment: Modernization Development Efforts and Emerging Threats
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