On September 3rd, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it signed a contract with LIG Nex1 to begin full-production and fielding of indigenous TPQ-74K Counter-Battery Radar-II (대포병 탐지레이더-II), which completed development last year.
The contract is said to have worth 181 billion won (approximately $162.8 million) and production will last until 2022. LIG Nex1 began development of indigenous counter-battery radar in 2011 with backing from the government and the system passed combat trials in April 2017.
TPQ-74K Counter-Battery Radar-II
Photo Credit: LIG Nex1
TPQ-74K is able to detect incoming hostile artillery fire, locate their origins, and relay relevant information to friendly forces. It plays a crucial role in defending South Korea against potential North Korean artillery threats.
The new TPQ-74K has 30~40% greater detection radius and continuous operating time than the existing Swedish ARTHUR-K radar systems. Arthur-K has effective dtection range of 40km, while the new system has range of over 60km. It can also operate continously for eight hours,compared to Arthur-K's 6 hours. Merely two radars will allow undisturbed operation for 365 days.
Six ARTHUR-K counter-battery radar systems were bought in 2009. Additional two were bought after the 2011 Bombardment of Yeonpyeong Island.
Photo Credit: Defense Media Agency
LIG Nex1 claims that its radar's excellent performance and high cost-effectiveness have already opened the door for export, especially to the Middle East region. The new radar's 95% localization rate also means that repair and maintenance will be cheaper and easier than before.
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