The work presented in this thesis focuses on the design of a 24 GHz Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar system for precise target detection and localization in short to medium range distances. Realized with the ADF5901, ADF5904, and ADF4159 chipset, the proposed system takes advantage of the merits of FMCW radar, such as robustness against challenging environmental conditions and the ability to measure target distance and velocity. The modification, a delay line between the RF output and transmit antenna, finding its place in the radar architecture introduces an artificial delay, which should create the impression of a longer distance towards the target, proportionally raising the beat frequency, which is necessary for a better resolution of the FFT-based demodulation process.