RTX awarded $153 million contract for radar systems to Australia
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Updated Oct 24
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What happened
Naval Air Systems Command awarded a $153 million contract to RTX to supply radar systems for P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. The contract requires providing 46 APY-10 radars to the U.S. Navy and seven units to Australia. The U.S. government will pay approximately $135 million, while Australia will contribute $18 million toward the costs.
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Why it matters
The contract represents a significant defense procurement deal involving technology transfer between the United States and Australia. It supports the operational capabilities of maritime patrol aircraft fleets.
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Who's involved
- Naval Air Systems CommandGovernment agency that awarded the contract for defense systems
- RTXConglomerate awarded the contract to provide the radar systems
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The entities involved
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Naval Air Systems Command
naval Aviation Material Systems Command of the U.S. Navy
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