50.74 (-0.39) Raytheon UK has been selected to supply a radar system to replace legacy equipment at the UK’s Manchester Airport as part of an extension to National Air Traffic Services (NATS)’ Radar Site Services (RSS) programme.
The system will provide NATS with commonality across its en route surveillance infrastructure and, in this case, provide the same equipment being supplied to other major airports where NATS provides engineering support and systems.
This additional system for Manchester Airport, comprising an ASR-10SS S-Band Primary Surveillance Radar with a Mode S Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar, brings the number of systems that Raytheon UK is delivering at UK-based NATS' sites to 25.
“Raytheon has collaborated closely with us over the past 11 years to ensure our national radar network is performing for the optimum benefit of our customers with a continual programme of upgrading and modernising,” said David Hawken, NATS engineering service delivery general manager. “We look forward to this site being included.”
“RSS is a flagship programme for Raytheon UK,” said Richard Daniel, Raytheon U.K. director, Defence and Programme Leadership. “The extension of the contract further demonstrates Raytheon's ability to deliver turnkey radar solutions worldwide.”
Editor’s Note: Lytham St Annes radar site, identical to the new radar site to be provided by Raytheon at Manchester Airport.