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Firefly Aerospace's SciTec Wins $94M Space Force Contract

August 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Firefly Aerospace's SciTec awarded $93.7 million contract by U.S. Space Force.
Contract supports ground-based radar digitization and modernization.
Effort aims to strengthen national defense and reduce lifecycle costs.
SciTec to develop common architecture and design for radar upgrades.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate the U.S. Space Force's growing reliance on commercial partners for critical defense systems. The selection of SciTec suggests confidence in the company's ability to deliver advanced defense technologies, which could strengthen Firefly Aerospace's position in the defense market and potentially lead to future contract awards.

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What Happened

SciTec Awarded Firm-Fixed Price Agreement for Ground-Based Radar Digitization

Firefly Aerospace’s subsidiary SciTec has been awarded a $93.7 million firm-fixed-price contract by the U.S. Space Force for ground-based radar digitization and modernization. The program aims to develop a common architecture and design for the upgrade of ground-based radars, enhancing national defense and reducing total lifecycle costs. According to Firefly Aerospace, this effort will support the U.S. Space Force’s operational advantage and strengthen its defense portfolio. The contract was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: August 11, 2026

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