M/A-COM has been selected as an exclusive partner by Northrop Grumman for the development and manufacture of radar arrays that use their active antenna technology to target a wide range of defense programs and platforms. MACOM is leading the transition of civil and defense radar and communication systems to active antenna technology. Applying innovative, tile-based architectures and modern, commercial manufacturing practices, they are enabling customers to build affordable and scalable radar systems with rapid time to market.
"This teaming agreement is a major step towards reducing our active antenna vision to commercial practice, while working with one of the industry’s leading defense prime contractors,” said Jack Kennedy, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace and Defense, MACOM. “MACOM is honored to support critical defense programs with affordable solutions.”
“This relationship supports our continuing pursuit of advanced radar systems,” said Thomas H. Jones, Sector Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Concepts & Technologies, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems.
Learn more about MACOM’s Active Antenna Position on their website.
