On September 19, 2025, Wuhan Lakeda Science and Technology Co., Ltd. held a product launch event on the lakeside lawn to officially unveil the XW/SR226X8 2D Phased Array Radar. Representatives from Lakeda’s R&D, manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams jointly witnessed this milestone. The release marks a new stage for Lakeda in low-altitude security and wide-area surveillance.

Group photo from launch event

Technological Breakthroughs

The XW/SR226X8 radar integrates next-generation 2D phased array technology, featuring:

  • High detection accuracy: reliably detects and identifies low-RCS targets in complex environments, including small drones and low-altitude aircraft.
  • Full coverage: supports 360° azimuth scanning with wide elevation angles, suitable for low-altitude, coastal, and complex terrains.
  • Robust anti-jamming: equipped with multi-beam DBF and anti-spoofing algorithms, ensuring stable performance under electromagnetic interference.
  • Modular design: allows flexible deployment as standalone units or as part of multi-node radar networks.
  • All-weather operation: operates continuously day and night, under rain, snow, fog, haze, or other harsh conditions.

Application Scenarios

The new SR226X8 radar is designed for:

  • Border surveillance: enhanced detection and tracking of small cross-border targets.
  • Coastal defense: securing near-shore waterways, ports, and critical coastlines.
  • Low-altitude protection: integrated into counter-UAV systems for both military and civil airspace security.
  • Critical infrastructure security: providing round-the-clock protection for nuclear plants, oil depots, airports, and other sensitive facilities.

R&D Background

Since its founding in 2016, Lakeda has been dedicated to independent development of domestic defense radar systems. The newly launched SR226X8 has undergone years of research, testing, and refinement, with upgrades across signal processing, array design, and system integration. It not only maintains Lakeda’s hallmark reliability and low maintenance cost but also makes significant progress in software-defined architecture and intelligent features.

Market Significance

With the global demand for low-altitude security and counter-UAV solutions rapidly rising, the SR226X8—equipped with advanced phased array technology—will become a key option for defense integrators, security agencies, and government departments. By integrating with EO, jamming, and other subsystems, the SR226X8 builds a closed-loop defense chain from detection to countermeasure, delivering greater value as a complete solution.

Conclusion

This launch event not only showcased Lakeda’s strong R&D capabilities and team cohesion but also reaffirmed its innovation leadership in the defense radar sector. Looking forward, Lakeda will continue to uphold its vision of “technology-driven, innovation-led” development, advancing China’s high-end radar industry onto the global stage and providing reliable low-altitude security solutions worldwide.

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