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Tender: Ground-Based Testing of Air Defence Radars – Ministry of Defence (AD&MR Delivery Team)

Released 5 months ago

Closed18 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£140K to £910K

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyMinistry of Defence

SourceMOD DSP

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Submissions closedClosed Tue, 18 Aug 2026

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The Air Defence & Maritime Radar (AD&MR) Delivery Team, part of the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group at the Ministry of Defence, is seeking information on ground-based testing approaches for Air Defence (AD) radars. The MOD currently evaluates AD radar detection and accuracy through flight checking; this RFI explores ground-based alternatives intended to replicate flight checks and improve the scientific and engineering rigour of results. This RFI is being used for market engagement to inform the Authority’s strategy and is not part of any procurement procedure; the RFI can be accessed by downloading the attached file from the Opportunity Listing.

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