Hardware1 hOctober 15, 2026, 01:53

Leonardo DRS starts production of cxMHR 360-degree radar with 205-mile range

Leonardo DRS unveiled its cxMHR radar at AUSA 2026 and began initial production. The system packs four AESA panels, IFF and command-and-control gear into an ISO container, offering 360-degree coverage, detection of drones and loitering munitions beyond 90 km and transport aircraft beyond 330 km, and deployment on a single vehicle.

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Detection range exceeds 90 km against drones and loitering munitions
Range against transport aircraft is more than 330 km
Four AESA panels, IFF and C2 housed in an ISO container
Supports MOSA standards and FAAD, SAPIENT, Lattice, ASTERIX interfaces

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