Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar AN/APG-79
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 330
- Short name
- AESA
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 110
- Contract obligations
- $710,588,536 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$540,119 |
| FY2025 | -$47,797 |
| FY2020 | -$3,806,546 |
| FY2019 | $5,559,510 |
| FY2018 | $1,472,679 |
| FY2017 | $6,612,625 |
| FY2016 | $7,796,827 |
| FY2015 | $20,507,394 |
| FY2014 | $75,599,843 |
| FY2013 | $136,546,827 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $459,045,593 | |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $139,338,156 | |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $57,880,123 | |
| 4 | Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems Inc. | $22,090,629 | |
| 5 | URS Federal Services, Inc. | $10,046,547 | |
| 6 | Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Inc. | $7,786,787 | |
| 7 | Saze Technologies, LLC | $4,663,047 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $3,791,284 | |
| 9 | Aries Systems International, Inc. | $1,211,420 | |
| 10 | Longbow LLC | $1,113,000 |
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About this program
The Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar AN/APG-79 is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. This radar system represents a significant advancement in airborne radar technology, primarily supporting the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft platforms. As an Acquisition Category IC program, it demonstrates substantial investment and strategic importance within the Department of Defense's acquisition portfolio.
The program encompasses a wide range of contract awards for radar system production, engineering services, retrofit kits, and sustainment support, with individual contract values ranging from several thousand dollars to over $152 million. Primary contractors include Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, with significant work performed in El Segundo, California, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) serves as the primary contracting authority, with most awards structured as firm-fixed-price delivery orders. Contract durations typically span from several months to five years, with many awards focusing on radar system production, engineering changes, and retrofit activities. Notable subcontractors include SCI Technology, Inc., Winchester Interconnect EC Corp., and NEO TECH, providing electronic components and manufacturing services. The majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, indicating full and open competition as the predominant acquisition strategy.
Quick answers
What is AESA?
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar AN/APG-79 is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has AESA obligated on contracts?
110 contract awards are coded to AESA, and their actions have obligated $710,588,536 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on AESA?
The contractors obligated the most on AESA contracts are Raytheon Company ($516,925,715 across 2 registrations), The Boeing Company ($139,338,156) and Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems Inc. ($22,090,629).
How much did AESA obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to AESA obligated -$47,797 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for AESA?
The latest contract award coded to AESA is N0001910G0006-0062, awarded to Raytheon Company on October 1, 2014.
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