# Army Awards Longbow Apache Radar Contract

On October 26, 2026, the U.S. Army awarded Longbow LLC a **$419.6 million** contract for AN/APG-78 Longbow fire-control radar systems and post-production support for AH-64D/E Apache helicopters. Work is scheduled through January 31, 2032. The contract uses multiple pricing arrangements, while work locations and funding will be determined as individual orders are placed.

- Apache radar suppliers and potential subcontractors can assess opportunities as the Army places individual orders; the award does not specify locations or funding for that work in advance.
- Longbow LLC is the awardee, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman identified as joint-venture members, making the award relevant to companies in the Apache radar supply chain.
- The contract runs through January 31, 2032, giving suppliers a multiyear period in which order activity may create potential subcontracting opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Army Contracting Command (ACC)

### Vendors
- Longbow LLC (awardee and joint-venture contractor)
- Lockheed Martin (joint-venture member)
- Northrop Grumman (joint-venture member)

### Sources
- [Longbow wins $419.6 million Army contract for Apache fire-control radars | Military Aerospace](https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/55414154/longbow-wins-4196-million-army-contract-for-apache-fire-control-radars) - Military Aerospace