Raytheon receives $619m to produce world-leading AN/SPY-6(V) radar for US Navy

Raytheon Technologies has signed a contract with the US Navy to manufacture and deliver the AN/SPY-6(V) radar family. This was officially announced on the US Department of Defense website.

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The contract is for $619 million and is to be completed by September 2026 at the company's facilities in Massachusetts, Arizona, California, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Texas, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.

The AN/SPY-6(V) is the most advanced naval radar. Raytheon says it provides unprecedented missile and air defence capabilities.

The AN/SPY-6(V) family of radars protects ships from ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and surface ships. Compared to their older counterparts, they benefit from longer range detection and improved sensitivity and accuracy.

Source: Raytheon