What EWR Radar Systems does

EWR Radar Systems, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of solid-state weather radar systems, founded in 1982 and headquartered at 336 Leffingwell Avenue, Kirkwood (St. Louis), Missouri. The company designs and produces portable, mobile, and fixed weather radar systems — including the E700 PDR portable Doppler radar, the E800/E800LP dual-polarization series, the E900 high-power dual-polarization flagship, the E650 portable variant, and the MPDR phased array (in development) — together with the proprietary WeatherScout and WeatherScout Watch control/analysis software. All systems use GaN-based solid-state transmitters, pulse compression waveforms, Advanced Single Pulse (ASP) blind-range elimination, dual-polarization capability, and a proprietary antenna-mounted RF design introduced in 2012 that eliminates external waveguides and rotary joints. The company has deployed more than 300 radar systems across 15+ countries, including 100+ solid-state units, with notable installations for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, NOAA/NSSL, Korea Meteorological Administration, and various international militaries.

EWR generates revenue through five primary streams: hardware sales of complete radar systems (COTS and custom configurations), WeatherScout software licensing bundled with hardware, multi-year Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contracts (e.g., $21.5M USAF PDR IDIQ in 2020 and $17.35M USAF CLS through April 2032), lifecycle support and training services, and spare parts/components. The go-to-market is a sales-led enterprise/government model using direct procurement, sole-source awards, and competitive bids; IDIQ and firm-fixed-price contracts are the dominant commercial vehicles. The company serves defense & military (primary), government weather services (NOAA/NSSL), airports, oil & gas (BP, Chevron), municipalities/water agencies, and academic/research customers. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates a depot maintenance facility in San Diego in addition to its St. Louis headquarters and production base. There is no evidence of external equity funding, M&A, or a reseller/channel network — EWR has remained privately held and self-funded since founding.

Name

EWR Radar Systems

Legal name

EWR Radar Systems, Inc.

Website

https://ewradar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EWR Radar Systems is a privately held, St. Louis-based manufacturer of solid-state weather radar systems founded in 1982. It designs portable, mobile, and fixed X/C-band radars with proprietary GaN transmitters and dual-polarization, serving defense, government meteorological, aviation, and commercial customers in 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Weather Radar Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Solid-state weather radar
• Doppler weather radar systems
• Portable tactical radar
• Dual polarization radar
• Meteorological radar systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weather Radar Hardware Sales: Sale of complete radar systems including E700 PDR (portable), E800/E800LP (dual-polarization), E900 (high-power dual-polarization), and MPDR (man-portable phased array) series. Systems sold as Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) with optional customization. Pricing varies by configuration, frequency band, and power output.
2. Software Licensing (WeatherScout®): Proprietary radar control and display software licensed with all EWR systems. WeatherScout provides complete radar control, display, and analysis functionality. WeatherScout Watch provides next-generation web-based analysis tool.
3. Contractor Logistics Support (CLS): Multi-year contractor logistics support contracts providing depot maintenance, field support, spare parts, and program management. Examples: $21.5M USAF PDR CLS contract, $17.35M Air Force PDR CLS through 2032, USMC MRS CLS contract.
4. Lifecycle Support Services: 24/7 support programs, remote diagnostics, on-site repair, training courses (basic, intermediate, advanced, train-the-trainer), and upgrade services (e.g., dual polarization or solid-state upgrades for existing radar systems).
5. Spare Parts & Components: Replacement parts and components for radar systems including LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) replacement. Services available globally regardless of radar manufacturer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EWR Radar Systems designs, manufactures, and supports solid-state weather radar systems for tactical, mobile, and fixed-site meteorological use. Its offerings span portable X-band Doppler radars (E700 PDR, E650), dual-polarization X/C-band systems (E800, E800LP, E900), a phased array MPDR, and the proprietary WeatherScout/WeatherScout Watch control and analysis software, accompanied by 24/7 lifecycle support and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for defense and government customers.

Product overview

EWR Radar Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of solid-state weather radar systems and software solutions. The core product line includes the E700 PDR (portable X-band Doppler), E800 Series (dual polarization, X/C-band), E800LP (low-profile mobile variant), E900 Series (high-power dual polarization flagship), and MPDR (phased array, under development). All radar systems feature proprietary solid-state GaN transmitters, pulse compression, and Advanced Single Pulse (ASP) technology. Supporting software includes WeatherScout (proprietary Windows-based radar control and display software standard on all systems) and WeatherScout Watch (next-generation web-based analysis tool). Custom solutions provide tailored configurations in truck-based, trailer-based, or shipping container-based platforms. The company serves military, government, aviation, meteorological, and commercial clients globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeatherScout®: Proprietary radar control and display software program that comes standard on all EWR systems.
• WeatherScout® Watch

Products and services

• E700 PDR Series Portable Doppler Radar Compact, rugged, portable X-band Doppler weather radar with solid-state transmitter, pulse compression, and Advanced Single Pulse (ASP) technology. Field-proven system used by U.S. military; deployable in under 30 minutes on pneumatic mast up to 50 feet.
• E650 Series Portable Doppler Radar Affordable, full-featured X-band portable Doppler radar designed for maximum portability in military or tactical use, ideal for creating dense networks of short or medium range X-band radars.
• E800 Series Dual Polarization Weather Radar Dual polarization X/C-band solid-state weather radar with proprietary antenna-mounted RF design and 500W & 1kW transmitters. Eliminates external waveguides and rotary joints for compact deployment in gap-filling, mobile, and fixed-site applications.
• E800LP Series Low Profile Dual Polarization Radar Ultra-compact, rugged, low-profile solid-state dual polarization radar available in X and C-band. Designed for mobile and stationary applications with integrated automatic leveling, lift table, generator, and operator shelter options.
• E900 Series Dual Polarization Weather Radar Most advanced solid-state dual polarization weather radar in EWR's portfolio with proprietary antenna-mounted RF design, available in X/C-band with antenna sizes 2.4-4.3 meters and transmit power up to 4.8 kilowatts, featuring DSP10 Digital Signal Processor and ASP technology.
• Man Portable Doppler Radar (MPDR) Compact, multi-function phased array radar system under development. Operating frequency 8.5-10.5 GHz with 10 MHz bandwidth, ±45 azimuth/elevation scan limits, and modular tile-based array architecture for expandable apertures.
• WeatherScout Proprietary trademarked radar control and display software program licensed with all EWR systems. Provides complete radar control, multiple map layers, point-and-click functionality, automated weather alerts, secure data transmission, and a built-in system monitor.
• WeatherScout Watch Next-generation web-based weather display and analysis tool providing an industry-leading experience surpassing client-based tools. Features synchronous multi-window support, advanced 3D analysis, customizable interface, unlimited display panels, multiple radar support, and real-time radar control.
• Custom Radar Solutions Personalized radar solutions with 20+ years of expertise including technical consultation, scalable manufacturing, quality standards compliance, logistical guidance, and follow-up lifecycle support across truck-based, trailer-based, and shipping-container-based platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• E700 PDR can be unpacked, set-up, and operational within 30 minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hanjin Information Systems & Telecommunications (HIST)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 October 2016Korean systems integrator managing infrastructure construction and network integration for E800 radar systems at three locations (Muan, Gunsan, PyeongChang) for 2018 Winter Olympics. HIST selected EWR systems in partnership with Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
• Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2016South Korean national meteorological agency that selected EWR E800 radar systems for 2018 Winter Olympics weather monitoring network. KMA requirement specified new X-band weather radar network for early detection of high-impact weather events in populated areas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC): U.S.-based manufacturer of weather radar systems for television broadcasters, government, and military customers. Directly comparable to EWR in portable/fixed weather radar product category with overlapping DoD and meteorological customer base.
• Baron Weather: U.S. company providing weather radar systems, data, and analytics primarily for broadcast and government markets. Direct competitor in dual-polarization weather radar with overlapping meteorological and emergency management customers.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements with a comprehensive weather radar portfolio. Much larger Finnish incumbent serving meteorological agencies, airports, and defense customers worldwide.
• Honeywell International: Diversified aerospace/defense conglomerate with airport weather radar systems (IntuVue weather radar for aircraft). Adjacent in weather sensing but competes in airport and aviation segments where EWR also operates.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Italian defense and aerospace prime that owns former Gematronik/Selex weather radar business. Competes in defense radar and meteorological radar markets with substantially larger R&D resources than EWR.
• Raytheon (RTX): Major U.S. defense prime with broad radar portfolio across military surveillance and air defense. Adjacent competitor that could plausibly enter tactical weather radar space given its scale and DoD relationships.
• Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime with extensive radar systems across air, sea, and land domains. Adjacent competitor and potential entrant in tactical weather radar given DoD relationship overlap.

Regional players

• Furuno Electric: Japan-based manufacturer of marine and weather radar systems with strong presence in Asia-Pacific markets. Comparable radar technology base and overlaps with EWR in Korean and Southeast Asian deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ewrweatherradar
• Facebookfacebook.com/EWRadar

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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