When Real World Events Require Immediate Attention – TTM Answers the call.

For over twenty years, TTM has been providing innovative capabilities to the U.S. Navy and its allies through the AN/APS‑147 and more recently known as the AN/APS‑153(V) Maritime Surveillance Radar. Deployed globally, the radar system and its unique capability set were designed specifically for the MH‑60R Seahawk—Multi-Mission Maritime Helicopter and its rigorous maritime missions, including Anti‑Surface Warfare (ASuW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).

In August of 2024, the Commanding Officer of PMA‑299 contacted the leadership team at TTM with a request for an emergency release to address an emerging asymmetrical threat in the Red Sea.  Because of the urgent nature of this request, the Commanding Officer of the NAVAIR Program Office PMA‑299, responsible for MH‑60R procurement and life cycle management, did not hesitate to contact TTM directly. Due to continuing real‑world contingencies, this urgent request gave the Long Island team only 30 days to develop, test, and deliver a workable solution. We answered that call doing what we do best and developed the ability to provide the desired detection capability.

In a recent meeting, NAVAIR PMA‑299’s leadership was extremely complimentary and appreciative of TTM’s efforts. PMA‑299 has continued their open dialogue with TTM as they work to advance this new capability.

This is the latest example of the advanced technology that goes into the development of the AN/APS‑153(V). Since its initial concept and design, the radar system set new industry standards in what radar technology could achieve. It was the first radar to have an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator integrated into its Weapons Replacement Assembly (WRA) creating a Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) advantage. Additionally, the Automatic Periscope Detection and Discrimination (ARPDD) for small target detection in high sea states, that allows operators to detect very small targets in low-visibility environments was also a game-changing capability. Click here to learn more about the AN/APS‑153(V) and how it supports maritime missions.