Teradar Completes SBIR Phase II Contract with the U.S. Army to Apply Terahertz Sensing Technology for Threat Detection

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Mar 03, 2026, 08:00 ET

The goal of the $1,899,778 contract is to deploy new terahertz sensing capabilities to heighten battlefield situation awareness and protect U.S. and allied troops.
Teradar's new high‑resolution terahertz vision system detects threats in low-visibility and degraded visual conditions where conventional sensors fail.
Testing with partner Lockheed Martin will evaluate how terahertz vision can be integrated into next‑generation defense platforms and concepts of operation.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradar, a leader in terahertz vision systems for automotive applications, today announced the successful completion of a U.S. Army SBIR Phase II contract totaling $1,899,778 to develop and demonstrate next‑generation terahertz sensing for situation awareness. Under the contract, Teradar demonstrated the unique capabilities of its new imaging technology in providing improved visibility and threat detection with the goal of protecting U.S. and allied forces in the world's most challenging conditions.

Real-time clarity in the fog of movement — every vehicle, every troop, every meter accounted for.

In partnership with Lockheed Martin, Teradar tested its high‑resolution terahertz sensing system to explore how terahertz vision could integrate into advanced defense platforms and concepts of operation, delivering reliable 24/7 perception in environments where traditional sensors struggle, including dust, smoke, fog, and other battlefield obscurants.

"Teradar was founded on a simple idea: if we can give vehicles better vision, we can save lives on the road. This U.S. Army SBIR award shows that the need for our technology goes far beyond automotive, and there is real demand across defense and other critical sectors to use terahertz vision to protect U.S. and allied forces as well. It's a powerful validation that the same breakthroughs designed to keep drivers safe can also help bring more soldiers home," said Matt Carey, co‑founder and CEO at Teradar.

Teradar's terahertz vision technology combines the penetration and robustness of radio frequency (RF) with the high resolution of optical systems, enabling detection and classification of vehicles, obstacles, and hazards in degraded visual environments. By delivering a clearer view of the battlespace in all weather and through obscurants, the technology is designed to enhance route clearance, convoy protection, perimeter security, and autonomous or semi‑autonomous vehicle operations.

The completion of this SBIR Phase II program marks a key milestone in Teradar's growing defense portfolio and lays the groundwork for future operational demonstrations and transition opportunities with U.S. and allied defense partners.

About Teradar
Teradar develops high‑precision terahertz vision systems that deliver reliable perception in low‑visibility and degraded visual environments. By fusing breakthrough terahertz sensing hardware with advanced perception software, Teradar aims to make vehicles and the people who rely on them safer across automotive, defense, and security applications.

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