Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Block Upgrade Program (RSIP) (E-3)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 524
- Short name
- AWACS RSIP (E-3)
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 251
- Contract obligations
- $3,253,476,618 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$2,392,783 |
| FY2024 | $841,305 |
| FY2023 | $7,445,461 |
| FY2022 | -$489,912 |
| FY2021 | -$7,553,921 |
| FY2020 | $12,289,541 |
| FY2019 | $84,218,107 |
| FY2018 | $60,200,338 |
| FY2017 | $263,646,254 |
| FY2016 | $111,702,555 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $2,767,249,712 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $184,956,999 | |
| 3 | Telephonics Corporation | $84,665,755 | |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $41,213,728 | |
| 5 | Telephonics Corp | $33,337,120 | |
| 6 | United Technologies Corporatio | $26,636,004 | |
| 7 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $19,382,445 | |
| 8 | Aviation Training Consulting, LLC | $16,970,922 | |
| 9 | Systems Group, The LLC | $12,112,548 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $11,979,559 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Block Upgrade Program, specifically the Radar System Improvement Program (RSIP) for the E-3 aircraft, is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This program encompasses comprehensive upgrades and modernization efforts for AWACS aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force and allied nations including France, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. The scope includes radar improvements, mission computer upgrades, electronic protection enhancements, and integration of new communication and identification systems.
Contract awards under this program typically range from small purchases of specialized electronic components ($10,000-$100,000) to major system upgrades exceeding $100 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to multiple years through 2025. The Boeing Company serves as the primary contractor for major system integration work, particularly for foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia, Japan, and France, with contract values often exceeding $50 million. Notable subcomponents and services include radar system upgrades, electronic protection systems, and communication equipment from vendors such as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and Telephonics Corporation. The majority of contracts are awarded through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Electronic Systems Center at Hanscom Air Force Base, with primary work performed in Seattle, Washington. While most contracts have no set-aside designation, occasional small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides are utilized for specific components and services.
Quick answers
What is AWACS RSIP (E-3)?
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Block Upgrade Program (RSIP) (E-3) (AWACS RSIP (E-3)) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT ID. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has AWACS RSIP (E-3) obligated on contracts?
251 contract awards are coded to AWACS RSIP (E-3), and their actions have obligated $3,253,476,618 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on AWACS RSIP (E-3)?
The contractors obligated the most on AWACS RSIP (E-3) contracts are The Boeing Company ($2,767,249,712), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($238,150,286 across 3 registrations) and Telephonics Corporation ($84,665,755).
How much did AWACS RSIP (E-3) obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to AWACS RSIP (E-3) obligated -$2,392,783 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for AWACS RSIP (E-3)?
The latest contract award coded to AWACS RSIP (E-3) is FA236324FB001, awarded to HPI Federal LLC on October 24, 2023.
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