Leidos secures $32 Mn contract for US Marine Corps air defense radar development.

Leidos, a prominent science and technology firm in the Fortune 500, has been selected for a $32 million contract by the Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) via the Consortium Management Group (CMG) for defense radar systems development. The contract entails creating four Medium Range Air Defense Radar (MRADR) prototypes over two years. The development will be led by Leidos' Dynetics team.
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Leidos demonstrated the Marine Expeditionary Long-Range Persistent Surveillance (MELPS) prototype at last year’s Project Convergence 2022 in the San Diego area (Picture source: Leidos)

Larry Barisciano, weapons technology operations manager at Leidos’ Dynetics Group, expressed enthusiasm over the transition of their R&D process into a significant program, emphasizing the team's readiness to develop, produce, and deploy these sensors for the Marines.

The Dynetics Group at Leidos has a history of developing advanced sensors, including the Marine Expeditionary Long Range Persistent Sensor (MELPS) for the Office of Naval Research. These sensors offer a comprehensive 360-degree view, merging advanced antenna technology and signal processing to deliver a consistent, high-quality air surveillance capability without electromagnetic interference.

The new project will leverage insights from previous sensor development initiatives and real-world feedback. The primary work locations are Huntsville, Alabama, and Arlington, Virginia, with the final delivery targeted for 2025.

In a related showcase, Leidos displayed the MELPS prototype at Project Convergence 2022 in San Diego, demonstrating their expertise in long-range surveillance technology.

Defense News November 2023