Reconfigurable Radar Material Portfolio
BV-RAF-4B16 enables next-generation reconfigurable radar apertures through VO₂ phase-change + ferroelectric + Nitinol architecture. This smart material delivers sub-100 microsecond band switching across 2-18 GHz, fundamentally transforming AESA radar capabilities.
Defence applications represent 75% of BV-RAF-4B16 revenue projection, driven by next-generation fighter radar programmes (a next-generation allied fighter programme ISANKE, a national combat-aircraft programme) and naval radar modernisation requirements.
Our ITAR-free UK origin enables direct export to 37 OGEL nations without State Department involvement, providing critical advantages for international fighter and naval programmes.
Fighter Radar AESA
Reconfigurable aperture material for next-generation fighter AESA radars. Enables rapid band switching for simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground modes without aperture redesign.
- a next-generation allied fighter programme ISANKE Radar — a Tier-1 defence prime/a Tier-1 defence prime/MBDA
- a national combat-aircraft programme Radar — a major Turkish defence-electronics producer (Turkey)
- Rafale RBE2 Upgrade — Thales
- Gripen E/F Raven Successor
Naval Radar Systems
Multi-function radar aperture material for destroyers, frigates, and corvettes. Enables S-band/X-band reconfiguration without dual-array penalty.
- Type 45 SAMPSON Replacement — a Tier-1 defence prime
- SMART-L MM/N Upgrade — Thales
- CEAFAR2 Successor — CEA Technologies
- TRS-4D Evolution — Hensoldt
Electronic Warfare Systems
Wideband aperture material for next-generation EW suites. Enables rapid frequency agility for jamming, deception, and SEAD/DEAD missions.
- a next-generation allied fighter programme EW Suite — a Tier-1 defence prime/a Tier-1 defence prime
- DASS Successor — a Tier-1 defence prime
- KORAL Next-Gen — a major Turkish defence-electronics producer
- EA-37B Compass Call
Counter-UAS Systems
Adaptive aperture for C-UAS radars. Enables simultaneous detection of Group 1/2/3 threats across multiple frequency bands without aperture switching delay.
- Rafael Drone Dome — Israel
- AUDS Next-Gen — UK
- DroneShield Systems — Australia
- SkyWall Patrol — OpenWorks
Missile Guidance Seekers
Compact reconfigurable seeker material for air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles. Enables multi-mode guidance without radome penalty.
- MBDA Meteor Successor — MBDA
- CAMM-ER Evolution — MBDA UK
- SPEAR 4/5 — MBDA UK
- SOM-J Seeker — a major Turkish defence producer
Ground-Based Air Defence
Reconfigurable aperture for GBAD radars. Enables simultaneous search/track/fire control without multi-radar footprint.
- SAMP/T NG — Eurosam
- Patriot Modernisation — Raytheon
- IRIS-T SLM Radar — Diehl/Hensoldt
- HİSAR-O+ Radar — a major Turkish defence-electronics producer
Programme Pipeline
$75-140M across identified defence programmes
| Programme | Country | Prime/Customer | Status | Opportunity Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a next-generation allied fighter programme ISANKE Radar | UK/IT/JP | a Tier-1 defence prime/a Tier-1 defence prime/MBDA | Target | $40-75M |
| a national combat-aircraft programme Radar | Turkey | a major Turkish defence-electronics producer | Target | $20-35M |
| Type 45 SAMPSON Replacement | UK | a Tier-1 defence prime | Target | $8-15M |
| a next-generation allied fighter programme EW Suite | UK/IT/JP | a Tier-1 defence prime/a Tier-1 defence prime | Target | $5-10M |
| MBDA Meteor Successor | UK/FR/IT | MBDA | Target (Future) | $2-5M |
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