Raytheon Receives $52 Million U.S. Navy Contract to Retrofit Radars

Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $52 million contract to Raytheon Company to produce APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars for F/A-18 Super Hornet tactical aircraft.

These AESA radars provide the U.S. Navy with the most advanced technology available, including enhanced capabilities that allow aircrews to detect and identify targets beyond the reach of most missiles.

This long-range capability allows more time to process, share, and assess information before critical decisions are made.

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