RTX subsidiary Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a multi-year contract to deliver critical electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar program. The agreement, which may reach a value of up to $200 million over three years, is tied to evolving program requirements and anticipated production volumes as the radar moves toward full-rate manufacturing.
Under the contract, TTM Technologies will supply radio frequency (RF) assemblies, electronic hardware, and printed circuit boards essential to the production of Raytheon’s next-generation air and missile defense radar. The two companies previously collaborated during the development and production-readiness phases, establishing a foundation for the current manufacturing effort.
The new agreement is intended to strengthen supply-chain stability and support faster delivery timelines as the LTAMDS program scales up. Designed to replace the legacy Patriot radar, LTAMDS provides 360-degree surveillance coverage and significantly improved performance against advanced air-breathing and ballistic missile threats, enhancing the Army’s defensive posture.
TTM Technologies is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of key elements of the radar’s Beam Forming Network, as well as producing printed wiring boards and specialized assemblies used across both the LTAMDS and GhostEye radar systems. These components are vital for enabling the radar’s ability to detect, track, and discriminate multiple targets simultaneously. Selected as the prime contractor in 2019, Raytheon has since overseen multiple flight tests and operational demonstrations, positioning LTAMDS as a cornerstone of the US Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture.
