Modernization That Meets the Mission

Radar Modernization and Upgrades

Legacy Systems.
New Possibilities.

We modernize legacy radar systems through our Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP), bringing new capability and reliability to your existing assets and trusted platforms. Powered by our advanced LightWave Radar technology core, we implement a wide variety of upgrades – dramatically extending operational life and enhancing mission readiness. The result: improved performance, greater reliability, reduced operating costs, and better long-term supportability—while preserving your investment in proven systems with more to give.

Faster Delivery

Software-Defined Lightwave Technology accelerates modernization timelines.

Lower Cost

Flexible reuse and reconfiguration reduce total ownership costs.

More Reliable

Lightwave enables comprehensive upgrades beyond part-swapping, delivering a full-system modernization solution.

Radar Upgrades for Legacy Systems.

2D, 3D, short-range, long-range, military, and air traffic control (ATC) systems—including:
TPS-43 Radar System

TPS-43

TPS-70/72 Radar System

TPS-70/72

TPS-75 Radar System

TPS-75

TPS-78 Radar System

TPS-78

WATCHMAN Radar System

WATCHMAN

SPN-43 Radar System

SPN-43

S511 Radar System

S511

S711 Radar System

S711

TPS-79 Radar System

TPS-79

Product Spotlight

LTPS-3D Upgrade
for AN/TPS-43/70/72/75

The LTPS-3D is C Speed’s complete, fully digital, modernization package for any existing TPS‑43/70/72/75 radar system. The upgrade is a comprehensive, field-proven modernization package designed to deliver next-generation performance from legacy air surveillance platforms. Housed in a single, all-new 15-foot ISO container, the solution provides a complete system overhaul—replacing obsolete and aging components with digital, high-reliability, software-defined radar technology to deliver a highly cost-effective, modern, and easily-maintained solution to improve and revitalize the aging AN/TPS-43/70/72/75 platforms.

Radar screens inside of an armored vehicle

Mission-Focused Advantages:

  • Overall system operational availability greatly enhanced 
  • Extends total system life by 15-20 years
  • Restores the radar system performance to original specifications
  • Provides additional functionality and features that were not available at the time of original manufacture
  • Advanced Transmitter extends life and restores range to 240 nmi
  • Receiver & Processor replacements with modern hardware & software processing algorithms
  • Modern displays & standard digital outputs (ASTERIX format)
  • Modern, reliable, low‑maintenance. The solution is built to the maximum extent possible around OTS components.
  • Full training, warranty, and support services are available.
A secure military storage unit in a field

Key Features:

  • Restores full-range performance up to 240 nmi
  • Fully digital, 3D radar processing with robust ECCM capability
  • Modern displays with MIL-STD-2525D symbology and ASTERIX outpu
  • Rapid deployment shelter with local and remote operation
  • Service life extended 15+ years with reduced total cost of ownership