Photonic Radar comes from the fusion of photon-based signal source generation and radiofrequency radar, which enables higher resolution and signal-to-noise ratio compared to those of the existing radar systems.

Photon-based signal source generation is a technology to generate electric radar signals from laser signal sources through the all-optical modulator and photodetector.

Research on elementary technology is being conducted to reinforce capabilities to detect multiple threats with precision which are becoming smaller in size and stealthier.