# Army Explores G/ATOR Radar Acquisition

Northrop Grumman reports that the U.S. Army has begun discussions about the Marine Corps’ Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR), but the Army has announced no acquisition decision, solicitation, or formal requirement. As of the company’s October 7, 2026 update, the Marine Corps had ordered 60 systems and received 43; five systems are designated for the Air Force and one for Navy testing. For defense procurement professionals, the Army’s interest is an early market signal—not an active competition or confirmed Army purchase.

- The Marine Corps’ existing order provides a fielded program baseline, while the Army discussions may point to future interest in mobile air surveillance, counter-UAS, cruise-missile detection, and integration with countermeasures.
- Northrop Grumman is the identified G/ATOR manufacturer and supplier. Companies with relevant sensors, integration, or supporting capabilities can assess potential areas of alignment, while recognizing that no Army solicitation or requirement has been issued.
- Contractors should treat this as an early-stage development and follow for Army requirements, as suggested by the source signal; the current information does not establish a procurement timeline or funding opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (US Army)
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- U.S. Navy (USN)

### Vendors
- Northrop Grumman (G/ATOR system manufacturer)

### Key Quotes
> When you put a number of these systems in the field, operating in a complementary way, you can stay in constant movement and complicate the adversary’s target cycle.
> — Paul Weaver, Director of Mission Systems at Northrop Grumman

### Sources
- [US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/us-army-showing-interest-in-gator-missile-killing-radar-northrop-says) - Defense News