U.S. Navy eyes second radar for Upper Tier missile defense

The U.S. Navy wants a prototype radar that could support Standard Missile SM-3 exoatmospheric intercepts and serve as an adjunct or upgrade to the An/SPY-1 Aegis radar. "Studies have determined that additional power and discrimination are needed by the Aegis Weapon System to counter the far term TBM...

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