U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $1.8B Contract for SPY-6 Radar Production
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $1.8 billion contract extension for production and sustainment of the SPY-6 radar family, with options potentially raising the total to $3.3 billion. The advanced radar, already on two commissioned ships and 11 in testing, will equip over 50 Navy vessels within a decade. Raytheon has invested over $800 million to expand manufacturing capacity, aiming to double output by 2028.
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New Radar Delivery Pushes Arleigh Burke Destroyer Modernization Work Toward Next Phase
The U.S. Navy has installed a new AN/SPY-6(V)4 radar at its land-based test site at Wallops Island, Virginia, marking a critical step toward integrating the radar onto the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Pinckney. This radar is a central component of the Navy's Destroyer Modernization 2.0 program for Flight IIA Arleigh Burkes. The full upgrade package also includes the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP Block III electronic warfare suite, Aegis Combat System improvements (Baseline 10), and additional thermal management chillers. Land-based testing will begin later this year and continue through mid-2028, with ship integration work starting in 2025 and finishing in 2028. The AN/SPY-6(V)4, also known as the AMDR Backfit, is a scaled-down version of the radar on Flight III destroyers, offering significant capability improvements over the aging AN/SPY-1D radar currently on Flight IIA ships.
Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island test site for US Navy destroyer backfit
Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered and installed the first land-based SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia. This marks a major milestone for the U.S. Navy's Flight IIA Destroyer modernization and the SPY-6 backfit program. The Wallops site, situated over an open-water environment, will support extensive testing of the radar and its power and combat system interfaces ahead of installation on USS Pinckney (DDG 91), the first ship to be backfit with SPY-6(V)4. Initial testing will begin later this year and continue through mid-2028. The effort is a collaboration between the Navy, NASA Wallops team, and industry partners. Over the next decade, SPY-6 is expected to be deployed on more than 50 U.S. Navy ships, enhancing defense against air, surface, ballistic, and electronic warfare threats.
Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island test site
Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered and installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia. This marks a major milestone as land-based testing commences ahead of the backfit deployment on the US Navy Flight IIA destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91). The SPY-6(V)4 is a variant of the advanced radar system designed to enhance the ship's air and missile defense capabilities. The installation at the test site allows for comprehensive evaluation before integration onto the vessel.
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Raytheon Secures $1.8B Contract Extension for US Navy SPY-6 Radars
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.8 billion contract extension by the U.S. Navy for the production and sustainment of SPY-6 radars. This builds on an initial contract from March 2022, and with options, the cumulative value could reach $3.3 billion. The SPY-6 radar family is currently aboard two commissioned Navy ships and installed on 11 others undergoing testing. Over the next decade, the radars are expected to be deployed on more than 50 U.S. Navy ships. Raytheon has invested over $800 million to modernize its manufacturing facilities and aims to double SPY-6 output by 2028, reducing costs and ensuring long-term availability. The contract reflects Navy confidence in the radar's advanced sensing capabilities to counter evolving threats.
Raytheon Secures $1.8B Contract Extension for US Navy SPY-6 Radars
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $1.8 billion contract extension by the U.S. Navy for the production and sustainment of SPY-6 radars. This extension builds on an initial contract from March 2022 and includes options that could bring the total cumulative value to $3.3 billion. The SPY-6 radar family is currently aboard two commissioned U.S. Navy ships and installed on 11 others undergoing testing. Over the next decade, the radars are expected to be deployed on more than 50 Navy ships. Raytheon has invested over $800 million to modernize its radar manufacturing facilities and aims to double SPY-6 output by 2028, ensuring long-term availability and cost reduction for the Navy.
Raytheon Lands $1.8B Deal for U.S. Navy's SPY-6 Radar Family
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $1.8 billion contract extension for the production and sustainment of the SPY-6 radar family. The deal includes options that could increase the total value to $3.3 billion. The SPY-6 radar is a key component of the Navy's integrated air and missile defense architecture, designed for deployment on destroyers and other surface combatants. This contract extension ensures continued production and long-term support for the radar systems, which enhance detection and tracking capabilities against advanced threats. The award underscores the Navy's commitment to modernizing its fleet with advanced sensor technology.
Raytheon Lands $1.8B U.S. Navy Contract for SPY-6 Radar Production and Sustainment
Raytheon, an RTX subsidiary, announced a $1.8 billion contract extension from the U.S. Navy for the production and sustainment of the SPY-6 family of radars, awarded on July 21, 2026. The contract includes options that could raise its total value to $3.3 billion. The SPY-6 radar, which replaces the older SPY-1 system, offers significantly enhanced sensitivity and range, and is designed to defend against cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, fighter jets, and drones. It is currently installed on two commissioned Navy ships, with 11 more in testing. Raytheon projects over 50 Navy ships will carry the radar within a decade, spanning destroyers, carriers, frigates, and amphibious ships. The company has invested over $800 million to expand manufacturing capacity and plans to double output by 2028, while also growing its engineering workforce in Andover, Massachusetts.
Raytheon Lands $1.8B U.S. Navy Contract for SPY-6 Radar Production and Sustainment
Raytheon, an RTX subsidiary, announced a $1.8 billion contract extension from the U.S. Navy for the production and sustainment of the SPY-6 family of radars, awarded on July 21, 2026. The contract includes options that could raise its total value to $3.3 billion. The SPY-6 radar system, which is more sensitive and has longer range than its predecessor, is currently installed on two commissioned Navy ships and 11 more in testing. The Navy plans to equip over 50 ships with various SPY-6 variants over the next decade, including destroyers, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships. Raytheon has invested over $800 million to expand manufacturing capacity and aims to double output by 2028. The contract reflects a Navy strategy to standardize radar hardware across the fleet.