SeaVue Radar Demonstrates Advanced Targeting Capabilities at RIMPAC Exercise.

Raytheon, an RTX company, recently highlighted the advanced capabilities of its SeaVue Multi-role Radar (SVMR) during the U.S. Navy's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise. The radar successfully showcased its long-range detection abilities during a live-fire Sinking Exercise (SINKEX), where it played a crucial role in a direct engagement mission.
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An AH-64 Apache helicopter, attached to the 2nd Battalion, fired an AGM-114 Hellfire missile at the decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock, USS Dubuque, during a live-fire Sinking Exercise (SINKEX) off the coast of Kauai as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise on July 11, 2024. (Picture source: US DoD)

During the exercise, a MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. utilized the SVMR for surveillance and imaging of multiple maritime targets. The radar data was then transmitted to F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft, which used the information to launch a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) at the decommissioned USS Tarawa (LHA-1). This event demonstrated the SVMR's capability to provide essential long-range targeting data for successful maritime strike operations.

In total, 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel participated in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands from June 27 to August 1.

Bryan Rosselli, president of Advanced Products & Solutions at Raytheon, emphasized the radar's ability to deliver high-fidelity targeting information, which is critical for effective weapon engagements in maritime environments. The live-fire exercise allowed the testing and validation of the SVMR's operational effectiveness, particularly in enhancing situational awareness, accelerating decision-making processes, and optimizing kill chains.

The SeaVue Multi-role Radar is a modern, software-defined system designed for all-weather surveillance and multi-mission performance. It is compatible with both crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and aerostat platforms. Leveraging over 60 years of radar innovation, the SVMR offers extended range and small target detection from various operational altitudes. Its modular and scalable architecture supports cost-effective upgrades and maintenance, ensuring it remains a versatile and reliable tool for modern military operations.