Tag: radar technology
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Radar Maker Echodyne Scales Up Production to Meet Drone Boom Demand
Echodyne is ramping up production to meet soaring demand for drone radar systems, with a new $40 million manufacturing plant near Seattle set to churn out 30,000 radars annually by early 2028. The company's CEO, Eben Frankenberg, says orders are far exceeding current capacity, driving the need for a five-fold increase in output.
LeoLabs Deploys Mobile Radar to Track Space Objects
LeoLabs has successfully deployed its innovative mobile radar system, Scout Hawaii, which became operational in June 2026, marking a major milestone in tracking space objects. This transportable radar, fitting neatly into a standard container, is already providing valuable data to the company's space monitoring network.
China Expands AWAC Fleet with Advanced KJ-700 Radar Platform
China's latest KJ-700 Radar platform is a game-changer, boasting not two, but four side-looking airborne radars that supercharge its airborne warning and control capabilities. This upgraded variant has been spotted with two AESA panels behind each wing and two additional panels ahead, marking a significant leap forward.