# ONR Awards Raytheon New England Radar Contract

On October 12, 2026, the Office of Naval Research awarded Raytheon a contract to develop and test software-based enhancements for naval radar. The work will improve target-detection range, sensitivity, and processing efficiency, with work planned at Raytheon facilities in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Andover, Massachusetts, through 2031. The contract value and number were not disclosed, and the award is not an open solicitation. The effort signals continued federal investment in naval radar modernization, including potential transition to Raytheon’s SPY-6 family and other future naval radars.

- The award centers on radar algorithms, software upgrades, and testing; contractors with relevant signal processing, radar integration, and test capabilities may find opportunities in the broader supply chain.
- Because this is an awarded contract rather than an open solicitation, companies should not treat it as a current bid opportunity. The work may indicate areas of capability relevant to future naval radar procurements.
- Raytheon’s planned work in Rhode Island and Massachusetts makes the effort relevant to regional suppliers and potential subcontractors supporting those facilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)

### Vendors
- Raytheon (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> Modernizing fielded radar systems with software-first upgrades is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to deliver mission-ready capability.
> — Colin Whelan, President of Advanced Technology at Raytheon

### Sources
- [RTX's Raytheon secures ONR contract for advanced radar capabilities - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/rtxs-raytheon-secures-onr-contract-for-advanced-radar-capabilities/) - Intelligence Community News