ThalesRaytheonSystems To Upgrade AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Radar

The U.S Army has awarded a $44.9 million contract to ThalesRaytheonSystems to upgrade the Receiver Exciter (REX) in the Improved AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder radar. The REX unit produces the signal transmitted from the radar antenna and conditions the received signal for processing within the radar’s computer system. It also improves the AN/TPQ-37’s performance, maintainability and reliability, and extends the service life of the long range counter battery systems. Kim Kerry, chief executive officer, ThalesRaytheonSystems, U.S. Operations, said, “The REX upgrade represents the latest enhancement to the Improved Firefinder radar. The extensive improvements and enhancements, including the REX, make the Improved AN/TPQ-37 an essentially new system, while retaining its vast history and combat proven credentials. There is no other weapon locating radar that can match the AN/TPQ-37 in terms of performance, reliability and readiness”. The delivery of the REX modification Kits and spares to the U.S is scheduled in 2013.