Raytheon has entered the production phase of its new SharpSight radar system, engineered for real-time, high-altitude surveillance across land and maritime domains. The platform integrates synthetic aperture and multi-role radar technologies, providing persistent wide-area monitoring in adverse weather and low-visibility environments. SharpSight’s modular design allows easy adaptation for both manned and unmanned aircraft, enhancing deployment flexibility. The system’s detection range extends to 320 nautical miles, enabling simultaneous tracking of over 1,000 targets through its integrated automatic identification system. Raytheon’s open-architecture approach ensures long-term upgradeability and compatibility with future networked defense systems. Key mission profiles include coastal surveillance, anti-surface operations, search and rescue, and intelligence gathering. At only 129 kilograms, SharpSight offers an efficient weight-to-capability ratio suitable for medium UAVs or patrol aircraft. The radar marks a major step in Raytheon’s strategy to deliver adaptive, multi-domain ISR solutions leveraging AI-powered data analytics and automation. As production ramps up, SharpSight is positioned to become a critical tool for global defense and homeland security customers seeking enhanced situational awareness and operational responsiveness.
