Saab to provide AN/SPN-50 (V)1 shipboard air traffic radar systems for U.S. Navy CVNs & LHDs
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Saab
to provide AN/SPN-50 (V)1 shipboard air traffic radar systems for U.S.
Navy CVNs & LHDs
Saab Defense and Security USA has received an order from the U.S. Navy
to provide the AN/SPN-50 (V)1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radar. The first
award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
of the program includes the initial procurement of three radars over
a four-year period.
SPN-50 (PRNewsFoto/Saab Defense and Security USA)
The radar will be deployed to the US Navy's Aircraft
Carrier (CVN) and Amphibious Assault (LH)Class ships, replacing the
currently deployed AN/SPN-43C Air Traffic Radar. The SPN-50 system supports
the deployment, sustainment and operation of aviation assets by providing
aircraft position, radar signal, and weather data. Air traffic controllers
use this data for air traffic control services, such as aircraft sequencing
and separation, airspace identification and containment, safety alerts,
traffic advisories, and landing guidance.
"The U.S. Navy is increasingly called upon to support missions
involving manned and unmanned aviation operations. With the SPN-50,
air traffic controllers can support joint coalition forces across the
full range of military operations in all weather conditions," says
Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab Defense and Security USA.
Saab is a world leader in air traffic management as well as in military
radar and sensor technology. The SPN-50 program allows Saab to leverage
its knowledge, skills and capabilities from both domains.
"Saab's naval radars are a proven success with the U.S. Navy. Our
AN/SPS-77 radar is currently deployed aboard the Navy's Independence-class
Littoral Combat Ship and we look forward to a continued partnership
with the new SPN-50 program," continues Mr. Smith.
The AN/SPN-50 system acquisition, deployment and sustainment is managed
by Naval Air Systems Command's Naval Air Traffic Management Systems
Program Office. The office is the Naval Aviation Enterprise's Program
Office for all Navy and Marine Corps Air Traffic Management Systems.
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