PROVIDE A QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY (QRC) TO ADD COUNTER-UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (C-UAS) TO THE AN/TPQ-53 RADAR SYSTEMS.

The Department of the Army is procuring from Lockheed Martin a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) to add counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) functionality to existing AN/TPQ-53 radar systems, valued at USD 23,346,199.52. The AN/TPQ-53 is a mobile, solid-state phased array radar primarily designed for counterfire target acquisition by detecting, classifying, and locating enemy rockets, artillery, and mortars in 360- or 90-degree modes. This upgrade enhances the radar's multi-mission capabilities to include UAV and drone detection, addressing emerging threats in modern battlefields where brigade combat teams and field artillery require flexible counter-battery and force protection.