SRC UK, Ltd. ("SRC UK" or "Company") announced that it has been awarded a contract worth £74M from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence to supply the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery with Gryphon R1430 radar systems. This award is part of the SERPENS British Army programme replacing ageing legacy systems with a next-generation weapon locating radar.
The Gryphon R1430 delivers rapidly deployable sensing, detection, and geolocation capabilities to provide a critical tactical advantage on the battlefield. Designed to help identify and locate threats rapidly and accurately, the system enables faster, more effective responses to emerging threats. Its software-configurable design and open architecture support seamless integration, flexibility, and adaptability to meet evolving operational requirements.
The Gryphon R1430 radar will be delivered to the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery in both vehicle-mounted and dismounted configurations, providing operational flexibility across a range of deployment scenarios. Featuring modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, the radar offers a significantly smaller footprint than previous generations of counter-fire radar systems. Its lower power consumption and solid-state design, with no moving parts, also enhances reliability and reduces the risk of mechanical failure, supporting dependable performance in demanding operational environments.
Based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, the company is proud to have established its headquarters at the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park (LSIP), creating high-value software and analytical careers in the region. The award of the SERPENS CFR contract will support further growth, creating additional high-tech career opportunities across Lincolnshire and drive the expansion of SRC UK's hardware facility to meet the requirements of the contract's initial six-year term. This investment marks an important step in broadening SRC UK's capabilities and strengthening its long-term presence in the region.
"SERPENS is delivering a step-change in the Army's ability to detect and locate hostile threats," said Brigadier M Birch, Senior Responsible Owner for the SERPENS Project under the Land Intelligence and Targeting Platform Programme. "The award of the SERPENS Close Find Radar contract to SRC UK marks another significant milestone in delivering modern weapon-locating capability to the British Army. Having worked with colleagues across Army Headquarters, the National Armaments Director Group and industry to reach this point, it is particularly rewarding to see another key element of the SERPENS Programme move into delivery. As part of the Army's transition towards a 5th Generation Land Force, SERPENS is delivering the integrated sensing and targeting capabilities needed to accelerate decision-making, enhance battlefield awareness and provide commanders with a decisive operational advantage."
"The SERPENS contract award marks a significant milestone for SRC UK, as we lead the delivery of world-class counter-fire radar capability, drawing on the expertise of SRC, Inc. and SRCTec," said Steve Davies, Chair and Managing Director of SRC UK. "The selection of the Gryphon R1430, backed by UK-based supply and support, will provide the British Army and 5th Regiment Royal Artillery with an advanced counter-fire radar capability that will enhance the force protection of our front-line units."