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$418,606,225

Department of Transportation·Federal Aviation Administration

to RAYTHEON COMPANY

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ACTION DATE·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_693KA726C00051_6920_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description

THIS CONTRACT IS AWARDED UNDER THE RADAR SYSTEM REPLACEMENT QUALIFIED SYSTEM LIST, ESTABLISHED IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATIONS VISION AND PLAN FOR A NEXT-GENERATION BRAND-NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM . THIS C

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In plain English

Raytheon develops next-generation radar systems for the FAA's modernized air traffic control infrastructure.

Sub-sectors
air-traffic-controlradar-systemsdefense-contractors
Why this matters

Critical modernization of U.S. air traffic control systems to replace aging radar technology with advanced capabilities.

Supply-chain signal

Large contract signals sustained demand for advanced radar and avionics components from Raytheon's supply chain partners.

U.S.–China competition angle

Modernizing U.S. air traffic control infrastructure reduces reliance on aging systems and maintains technological edge in aviation infrastructure.

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Period of performance
Start
2025-12-12
End
2030-12-10
Status
activein 1671 days
Sources

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