LightWave

ONE CORE. NO FIXED LIMITS.

LightWave Radar is Protora’s next-generation software-defined platform for advanced surveillance and detection. Modular COTS components. Mission-configurable LRUs. Open architecture. Field-level maintenance. Capability without proprietary constraints.

Detection with Precision.

  • 90% probability of detection across the operational envelope
  • Detection of 0.01 m² / -20 dBsm UAS targets at 9+ km
  • Exceptional tracking of low, slow, and small targets
  • High-resolution range cells under 10 m
  • Industry-leading clutter rejection and sidelobe suppression
  • 360° azimuth and 30° elevation coverage
  • 4.8-second update rate

OPERATE LIGHT.
SEE THROUGH THE DARK.

  • Less than 5 kW total site power
  • Deployment in minutes with one to two operators
  • Remote and unattended operation
  • 13,800-hour MTBF solid-state reliability

WHY LightWave

MISSION-FOCUSED FLEXIBILITY

Software-defined parameters and programmable waveforms reconfigure for new threats without major hardware changes.

REMOTE / UNATTENDED
OPERATION

Autonomous deployment reduces personnel and infrastructure requirements.

PREDICTIVE
MAINTENANCE

Continuous data recording supports condition-based maintenance and higher availability.

SOLID-STATE
RELIABILITY

A 13,800-hour MTBF removes the legacy magnetron burden.

OPEN 
INTEGRATION

Native ASTERIX CAT 034/048 and STANAG outputs connect to C5ISR, ATM, and UTM systems.

MODULAR
COTS DESIGN

Field-replaceable LRUs accelerate repair, refresh, and mission change.

PAYLOAD
READY

EO/IR, ELINT, communications, C-UAS, IFF, ADS-B, AIS, and other sensors integrate around the mission.

SCALABLE PRODUCT FAMILY

RushLight

mobile ground-based 2D surveillance, 1 kW

WingWatcher

aerostat-mounted 3D surveillance, 10 kW

DomeWatcher

ground-based 3D surveillance, 10 kW

PROVEN.
NOT PROMISED.

Our performance is backed by significant testing with the U.S. Government. Our systems are actively deployed and operating in the field further validating our technology is ready to support your mission.

PRIMARY APPLICATIONS

Border surveillance and AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL gap-fill

Critical asset and infrastructure protection

BVLOS and WTRIM airspace management

Homeland defense against UAVs and cruise missiles

Multi-radar networked surveillance

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MAKE YOUR ENEMIES FEEL SEEN.

DomeWatcher owns the ground. WingWatcher owns the horizon. RushLight moves to the gap. Network them together and the blind spots get very small

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