Raytheon has secured a $1.8 billion contract extension to produce and support SPY-6 radar systems for the U.S.Navy, expanding a program expected to equip over 50 ships by 2036.The deal builds on an initial 2022 agreement and includes options to increase total value to $3.3 billion.SPY-6 radar enhances detection capabilities across multiple missions, already deployed on two commissioned vessels with 11 more in testing.

Raytheon plans to double production by 2028 through facility upgrades costing over $800 million, aiming to meet long-term naval demand while reducing costs.The expansion addresses complex threats requiring faster threat detection and supports a standardized radar architecture across the fleet.

The contract also drives workforce growth at Raytheon’s Andover, Massachusetts facility, emphasizing scalable technology for decades of naval operations.This underscores advanced radar's critical role in modern maritime defense.