Lockheed Martin and ARINC have formed a team to provide the US Air Force with a new deployable air traffic control radar system.

The radar system has been designed to rapidly establish airfield operations anywhere in the world for military and disaster relief efforts.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The system is part of the air force’s deployable radar approach control (D-RAPCON) programme.

It will provide regional coverage and aircraft separation, similar to a typical civilian airport, on demand through a transportable surveillance radar and air traffic control operations shelter.

Lockheed will provide a version of its field-proven TPS-79 tactical surveillance radar and Federal Aviation Administration-certified air traffic management software for the programme.

ARINC will provide the transportable operations shelter.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Airforce Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Airforce Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.


Excellence in Action
Discover how Virtualitics is transforming mission readiness with explainable AI, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision intelligence across the U.S. Department of Defense through its AI-powered Integrated Readiness Optimization suite, for which it has won the Innovation and Business Expansion awards.

Discover the Impact