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Ground-Based Radar Digitization Program Advances With New Contract
SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, has been awarded a $93.7 million contract by the US Space Force to advance the ground-based radar digitization program. The effort aims to create a common architecture and design for the upgrade of ground-based radars, strengthening national defense and minimizing total lifecycle costs. According to the company, this contract provides for modernization efforts that will ensure the United States maintains an operational advantage in an increasingly contested environment. The contract was awarded by Space Systems Command, as reported by Unknown Source.