Boeing, in collaboration with Insitu and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), announced updates from the Multi-function Radar Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (MRaISR) project. This Industrial Participation project, supported by the Dutch Ministries of Economic Affairs and Defense, has been in development for several years, showcasing the culmination of efforts in advancing radar technology for global defense applications.
The MRaISR project focuses on the development of a low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Synthetic Aperture Radar, equipped with advanced collection and multi-mode capabilities. This initiative aims to address emerging global defense requirements effectively.
“At TNO, we are committed to advancing technology that supports national and international security but also reinforces our position as a leader in applied scientific research,” said Philip Weimar, Director, Electromagnetics & Military Operations, TNO.
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Download free sample pages More informationThe MRaISR project supports the Dutch Strategy for Industry and Innovation 2025 – 2029 (DSII) by further developing TNO’s innovative AMBER radar technology into the MRaISR payload that can serve several of Boeing and Insitu’s customers. In collaboration with Insitu and TNO several additional industry partners have been supporting this project including AcQ International, the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NRL), and Robin Radar.
“The MRaISR project is a testament to our collaborative efforts between Boeing, Insitu, TNO, and Dutch industry and we are eager to showcase the results of our hard work,” said Brandy Pessin, Senior Manager, International Strategic Partnerships at Boeing. “This collaboration strengthens defense capabilities, but also our key strategic partnerships within Europe and is a great example of a win-win-win solution to building long term strategic partnerships.”
This message was echoed by Mark Lengton, deputy Commissioner for Military Production at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands, whom was at the forefront of this project, by supporting it via the Dutch Industrial Participation policy: “This project allows TNO, as one of our leading knowledge institutes, and Dutch industry to partner with Boeing to develop a system that can be tested, demonstrated and industrialized.”
Currently, two integrated payloads have been designed, built, and tested by TNO, with successful demonstrations of airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image collection, Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) modes on three crewed flights (over land and water) in the Netherlands. A comprehensive business case analysis has been conducted, and an industrialization partner has been identified, with new product introduction planning already underway. In October 2025, a UAV flight demonstration of the MRaISR on an Insitu Integrator was completed at Insitu’s test range.
“The MRaISR project exemplifies our mission to provide cutting-edge solutions that enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness,” said Steven Todorov, Product Manager at Insitu. “Our partnership with Boeing and TNO has been instrumental in bringing this advanced radar capability to tactical UAVs, and we are excited to demonstrate its capabilities during the upcoming flight tests.”
