Support Equipment

KuRFS radar

Also known as

KuRFS
Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor
Ku-band RF Sensor

KuRFS is RTX's Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor, a 360-degree AESA radar that detects drones, rockets, artillery, and mortars, cues defensive weapons, and can deploy in fixed or vehicle-mounted configurations within about 30 minutes.

KuRFS radar, Counter-UAS radar, Support Equipment

Image source: KuRFS: Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Raytheon
Type: Counter-UAS radar
Service note: 2010s-present

aesacounter-uav radar sensor

Specifications

Radar type: 360-degree Ku-band AESA radar
Threats tracked: Drones, rockets, artillery, and mortars
Deployment: Fixed location or vehicle-mounted; set up in about 30 minutes
Role: Detects, identifies, tracks, and cues defensive weapons

Compatible Effectors

Raytheon describes KuRFS and Coyote as the detect-and-defeat components of the Army's LIDS counter-UAS solution.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

Coyote counter-UAS interceptor / drone, Counter-UAS interceptor drone, Air Defense

Coyote counter-UAS interceptor / drone

Counter-UAS effector

RTX says KuRFS and Coyote team up to defeat unmanned aircraft system threats in LIDS, with KuRFS providing detection and Coyote providing defeat.

Sources: Meet the US Army's LIDS: A sure shot against drones

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Operationally deployed with the U.S. Army
Used by: United States Army

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Sources

KuRFS: Ku-band Radio Frequency SensorPublisher: RTX | Note: Supports KuRFS manufacturer background, specifications, deployment context, and the page image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Meet the US Army's LIDS: A sure shot against dronesPublisher: RTX | Note: Supports the KuRFS/Coyote LIDS relationship, mobile or fixed LIDS deployment context, and KuRFS background as part of the Army counter-UAS stack. | Accessed: 2026-06-27