US Army is set to gain a situational awareness boost after Teradar secured a contract to develop and demonstrate a next‑gen sensing system.
Under the initiative, the company partnered with Lockheed Martin to test the terahertz vision system and explore how it could integrate with advanced defense platforms and operations.
The system successfully provided continuous day-and-night detection in conditions that typically challenge traditional sensors, including dust, smoke, fog, and other battlefield obscurants.
Terahertz blends radio frequency and optical sensing, allowing the detection and classification of vehicles, obstacles, and hazards in low-visibility environments.
By providing improved visibility, the tech is expected to support route clearance, convoy protection, perimeter security, and autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle operations.
Backing Terahertz Tech
The project is backed by a recently awarded US Army Small Business Innovation Research Phase Two contract valued at $1.9 million.
The award marks a key step in the company’s defense portfolio and sets the stage for future operational testing and potential adoption by US and allied forces.
“This award shows that there is real demand across defense and other critical sectors to use terahertz vision to protect US and allied forces as well,” said Matt Carey, co-founder and chief executive officer at Teradar.
“It’s a powerful validation that the same breakthroughs designed to keep drivers safe can also help bring more soldiers home.”
