RTX showcased the ability of its SeaVue multi-role radar to provide long-range target detection during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024.
Mounted on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone, the radar performed long-range surveillance of multiple targets and transmitted critical data to an F/A-18 fighter jet.
The Super Hornet then used the data provided by the radar to successfully fire a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) at a decommissioned amphibious assault ship serving as a representative target.
According to RTX advanced solutions president Bryan Rosselli, the demonstration highlighted the radar’s ability to capture high fidelity targeting data that can aid a precise weapons engagement.
It also “enabled us to test and validate [SeaVue] to ensure it can provide the situational awareness required in an operational environment – allowing faster decision making and more efficient kill chains,” he said.
In 2021, SeaVue also demonstrated its ability to pair with the MQ-9B drone and carry out wide-area maritime surveillance.
‘Superior’ Capabilities
RTX describes its SeaVue as a modern, software-defined radar capable of providing all-weather surveillance.
It reportedly offers “superior” multi-mission performance for crewed and uncrewed platforms.
The radar was designed to rapidly and efficiently identify even small targets at longer ranges and higher altitudes.
It was also made with a modular and scalable architecture to allow future upgrades without changing the hardware.
Apart from combat, the SeaVue radar can aid search and rescue, disaster response, and maritime law enforcement missions.