Radar Technology

The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts worth up to **$766 million** to **Raytheon** and **Boeing** for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program. The contracts aim to enhance the operational effectiveness and survivability of B-52 aircraft through improved radar technology and bomb rack systems until 2031 and beyond.

RTX Raytheon has installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar at the U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems Center for essential testing. This delivery is a key step in modernizing Navy destroyer capabilities, indicating procurement opportunities for contractors involved in advanced surface combat systems.

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1.8 billion contract extension for the AN/SPY-6 radar family, potentially raising the total value to $3.4 billion through 2031. This investment supports the enhancement of naval capabilities, ensuring advanced air and missile defense across over 50 vessels.

The Office of Naval Research awarded Raytheon a **$22.6 million** contract for radar software development, enhancing the **SPY-6** system's capabilities. This contract emphasizes ongoing modernization efforts within the naval sector and underscores the importance of **spectrum sharing** with commercial networks.

The U.S. Air Force is fast-tracking the acquisition of the Northrop Grumman APG-85 radar system, now set for delivery in April 2028. This strategic move unlocks up to $1.7 billion in retrofitting opportunities for contractors involved in advanced radar and fighter aircraft systems, underlining the military's commitment to modernizing its capabilities.

The US Army has awarded Raytheon Technologies a **$904.6 million** contract for the **Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS)**. This contract is part of a larger **$5.3 billion** modernization initiative aimed at enhancing air and missile defense capabilities, indicating sustained opportunities for defense contractors in radar technology.