Using its advanced sensor technologies, the Sentinel A4 radar provides fire control capability against low- and medium-altitude threats. The radar can track ships, planes, helicopters, unmanned aircraft vehicles, cruise missiles or artillery. The radar works in tandem to the Indirect Fires Protection Capability system (IFPC). It provides 360-degree surveillance. It can also communicate directly with the fire direction central to increase the quality and accuracy of data it provides warfighters. It is part of the future integrated aerial and missile defense systems.
To provide enhanced surveillance and detection capabilities, the A4 radar will integrate with the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. It's also designed to protect command-and-control nodes and tactical assembly zones. It will support multi-domain operations and provide better classification capabilities. The radar will also help to protect high value static assets. The system can also be used with an HMMWV that has an onboard power generator. It can also run autonomously. It can communicate with the fire department and transmit data via the SINCGARS radio network.
The Sentinel A4 programme is a critical enabler in the US Army’s modernization process. It will also help to ensure the US military shares data across platforms. It will allow US Army to track down and defeat threats at low and middle altitudes. It will improve detection capabilities against rotary-wing planes and provide quick information about the point of impact.
The Sentinel A4 is a high performance modification of the Sentinel A3 air and missile defense radar. It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin and is located in Syracuse, New York. The company has just finished the production of the radar's first version, five months ahead schedule. This success can be attributed to the Army's strong partnership as well as its agile development process. The company anticipates producing five more radars by March 20, 2022.
The Sentinel A4 forms part of the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense System. This system is designed to protect the United States against airborne threats. It will also provide protection for command and control nodes, tactical assembly zones, and high-value static assets. It will also be used to protect Army maneuver regiments and geopolitical center. The radar provides 360-degree surveillance by detecting and tracking aircraft, cruise missiles, artillery, and helicopters.
The Sentinel A4 is also designed to work in tandem with the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Command and Control System. This command/control system provides US military with real time information about the battlefield. The Sentinel is part of a forward area air defense command and control system that will provide the US Army with improved surveillance and detection capabilities. It will also protect the US Army's command, control and tactical assembly nodes. The radar will also provide improved detection capabilities against rotary-wing aircraft and help to provide rapid information on the point of impact.
Sentinel A4 is expected to double the range and accuracy of the A3 version. It will also provide better detection against rotary-wing aircraft and slow-moving UAVs. It has been designed for both power swap and weight.