Norway has placed an order for three additional TPY-4 multi-mission radars from Lockheed Martin.
Oslo has an existing order for eight radars signed in 2022, bringing the total number to 11.
According to company VP for Radar & Sensor Systems Chandra Marshall, the next-generation TPY-4s are crucial components of Norway’s ground-based air defense capability.
They are also well-suited for supporting multi-domain deterrence in the Nordic region.
“The additional order and the completion of the Critical Design Review mark major steps forward, confirming that our radar meets the stringent requirements of [Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency] (NDMA) and ensuring the security and sovereignty of Norway,” she said.
Lockheed and the NDMA have not disclosed specific delivery timelines for the new order.
‘Eyes in the North’
The TPY-4 radar is designed to provide military customers with critical capability to detect and track current and emerging threats.
It can reportedly operate in congested electromagnetic environments, ensuring effective functions despite the presence of jammers and other electromagnetic interference.
It also boasts an open system architecture to enable seamless integration of future capabilities.
The TPY-4 is available in both fixed and mobile variants and is transportable via a C-130 transport plane or helicopter.
Once delivered, the radar will enhance the Norwegian Air Force’s capability to track and classify aerial threats, providing critical situational awareness.
It is also expected to act as NATO’s “eyes in the north” amid increasing regional tensions.