US Air Force Awards $603M B-52 Radar Contract
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The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $603 million contract to produce and sustain a new radar for the B-52 bomber fleet. The contract covers production and sustainment of the AN/APQ-188 radar, replacing the Cold War-era AN/APQ-166 system.
Why it matters
The new radar system will enhance the B-52's capabilities, providing improved performance and reliability. This contract is significant for the modernization of the B-52 fleet.
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