Defense Agency Seeks Raytheon LTAMDS Radar Proposal
The U.S. government is requesting a pricing proposal from Raytheon for support equipment linked to Poland’s radar system.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Semiconductors
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The Defense Logistics Agency has issued a sole-source request for proposal to Raytheon for support hardware needed for Poland's LTAMDS radar units. This request includes a Battle Management Center, an Sensor Radar Processing Tool, and frequency converters.
Why it matters
The LTAMDS radar is designed to replace the legacy AN/MPQ-65 Patriot radar in Poland’s air defense network, significantly upgrading its capabilities. This request for proposal helps determine the path forward for supplying the essential support hardware as the program continues its production phase.
The proposal covers specialized components including frequency converters that require cost-plus design development and fixed-price production. These systems support the 12 LTAMDS radars previously purchased by Poland to bolster its air defense.
The players
Raytheon
Raytheon is a major American aerospace and defense contractor that specializes in advanced radar systems and guided missile technologies.
Defense Logistics Agency
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency that provides the U.S. military with the supplies and services required for global operations.
Military Electronic Works
Military Electronic Works is a Polish state-owned enterprise that focuses on the assembly and manufacturing of electronic defense infrastructure.
The details
The request issued by the Defense Logistics Agency follows a series of multi-billion dollar contracts for the LTAMDS radar system. Polish firm Military Electronic Works continues to contribute to the radar program by producing energy storage modules.
Timeline
Poland signed for 12 LTAMDS radars in 2023.
The U.S. Army moved the radar into low-rate initial production in April 2025.
Raytheon won a $1.7 billion contract for nine radars in September 2025.
The Army awarded a $904.6 million modification in April 2026.
The Defense Logistics Agency posted the sole-source request on October 20, 2026.
The Tech Race
The transition to the LTAMDS radar represents a generational leap in air defense technology that replaces the aging AN/MPQ-65 Patriot systems. This move accelerates the modernization of radar capabilities within global defense networks to better counter evolving aerospace threats.
The ongoing procurement ensures that the technical specifications for radar support equipment are finalized, preventing delays in the manufacturing of critical defense hardware. This process maintains the production timeline for radar systems that are central to international security partnerships.
The takeaway
The continuous procurement of specialized radar components reflects a sustained commitment to replacing legacy air defense systems with next-generation technology. Maintaining clear production schedules for hardware like frequency converters is essential for meeting the 2029 program deadline.
What happens next
Raytheon is required to submit its formal pricing proposal to the Defense Logistics Agency by December 18, 2026.
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