Raytheon has been awarded an $11.9 million contract to manufacture ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver systems for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.

Raytheon has been awarded an $11.9 million contract to manufacture ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver systems for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The new contract is for the first phase of a low rate initial production programme. This phase calls for continued development of the system as well as production of 13 all-digital receivers. Deliveries of the systems are expected to begin in November 2008 and end in May 2009. The ALR-69A(V) is claimed to provide significantly enhanced situational awareness, improved aircrew survivability, and a solution to issues of parts obsolescence. Its digital architecture permits easy reprogramming to keep pace with future threats. The system is an upgrade replacement of the ALR69(V) currently installed on U.S. Air Force C-130, 1:-16, A-10 and MH-53 aircraft. Capabilities of the new system include advanced tactical targeting techniques that enable multi-platform geo-location for rapid and accurate passive threat location through multiple networked aircraft.