# Space Force Awards GBRD Radar Prototypes

The U.S. Space Force selected Raytheon for prototype work under the Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program, which will develop a shared open architecture to digitize legacy early-warning and space-tracking radars. The July awards total **$423.4 million across Raytheon, SciTec Innovations, and WildStar**. GBRD is intended to modernize eight radars for missile defense; the Space Force’s FY2027 budget materials include $783 million for the program in the future years defense plan. As the effort moves from prototypes toward fielding at additional sites, contractors may find opportunities in integration, upgrades, and sustainment.

- The award total covers three firms; the individual award amounts are $309.5 million, $93.7 million, and $20.2 million, though the supplied signals do not specify which amount belongs to each awardee.
- Raytheon’s prototype work and the shared architecture could shape requirements for follow-on radar integration and modernization work.
- Companies with relevant radar digitization, systems integration, upgrade, or sustainment capabilities can assess how they may support future GBRD fielding across the remaining sites.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Space Force (USSF)

### Vendors
- Raytheon (RTX) (awardee)
- SciTec Innovations (awardee)
- WildStar (awardee)

### Sources
- [Raytheon Receives Space Force Radar Contract For Missile Defense - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/raytheon-receives-space-force-radar-contract-for-missile-defense/missile-defense) - Defense Daily
- [Raytheon to Modernize USSF Radar Sites Under GBRD Agreement](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/raytheon-space-force-radar-sites-gbrd) - ExecutiveBiz