Endwave wins military radar contract
Endwave will design, manufacture and deliver prototype evaluation units that combine GaAs-based LNAs and converters in qualification trials within the complete radar system. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Endwave manufactures RF modules, integrated transceivers, broadband antennas and outdoor units for cellular backhaul, point-to-point access and point-to-multipoint access using ICs provided by TRW and Velocium.
“Endwave proved to be a highly capable and reliable supplier on the Longbow Fire Control Radar program,” said Benny Smith, program manager for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We are pleased to once again employ Endwave’s expertise and extend their role further in the design and production of this critical component for the Comanche radar system.”
Endwave’s selection for the program represents an expansion of the company’s role as a component supplier to Lockheed Martin for the Longbow Radar program, under which Endwave designed and continues to produce LNAs for radar used on the Apache attack helicopter. As part of the new program, Endwave will deliver a higher level of integration into its module. The Comanche receiver will integrate the LNA with other active components and is intended to provide a complete line replaceable subsystem assembly.
