What Happened
Defense Giant Secures Not-To-Exceed Contract For F-35 Radar Production
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a not-to-exceed $123.8 million contract by the Naval Air Systems Command for the production of 67 APG-85 radars for the F-35 Lightning II. The contract covers long-lead materials, parts, and components for the radar system, which is expected to be completed by February 2031. The APG-85 is the next-generation active electronically scanned array radar being developed for the F-35, and this contract award is part of the ongoing modernization effort for the aircraft. This development was first reported by an unknown source.