Raytheon awarded $88,4M for upgrade F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft

The Raytheon Co. is awarded $88,4 million contract for upgrade of sensor system software and hardware of F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft.

A statement from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) claims that the deal covers modification and upgrade of the sensor system software and hardware for the F/A-18/EA-18G aircraft to incorporate updates, improvements, and enhancements of tactical capabilities. 

Additionally, services to be provided include technical support for hardware and software anomaly investigation, design, development, documentation, integration, test, and evaluation of systems and support equipment.

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Work is expected to be completed in February 2024. 

For reference, Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world.

With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

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