E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 364
- Short name
- E-2D AHE
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 750
- Contract obligations
- $21,186,851,697 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 | $864,692,977 |
| FY2025 | $626,403,009 |
| FY2024 | $1,936,022,224 |
| FY2023 | $1,527,179,133 |
| FY2022 | $1,287,275,822 |
| FY2021 | $1,087,992,071 |
| FY2020 | $1,355,906,322 |
| FY2019 | $2,764,551,250 |
| FY2018 | $1,148,246,182 |
| FY2017 | $1,067,444,154 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $15,523,011,401 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $3,830,293,008 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $967,220,550 | |
| 4 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | $221,042,463 | |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $213,186,629 | |
| 6 | Standard Aero (San Antonio) Inc. | $74,711,789 | |
| 7 | KBR Wyle Services, LLC | $54,593,019 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $42,979,974 | |
| 9 | BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $34,284,498 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. | $26,874,543 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft (E-2D AHE) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the U.S. Department of Defense under Acquisition Category IC. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, a carrier-based airborne early warning and battle management aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance and command and control capabilities to Navy carrier strike groups. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway and represents a significant modernization of the Navy's airborne early warning capabilities.
Contract awards associated with the program typically range from small purchase orders of $30,000 to large delivery orders exceeding $600 million, with performance periods generally spanning 1-5 years. Primary contractors include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (airframe, systems integration, and sustainment), Rolls-Royce Corporation (T56-A-427A engine maintenance and repair), and Lockheed Martin Corporation (radar and electronics support). Notable subcontractors include BAE Systems, Honeywell International, and Collins Aerospace. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) are the primary funding agencies, with most work performed in Melbourne, Florida (Northrop Grumman) and Indianapolis, Indiana (Rolls-Royce). The program predominantly utilizes unrestricted competition without set-asides, employing both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract types for various aspects of aircraft production, modification, and sustainment.
Quick answers
What is E-2D AHE?
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft (E-2D AHE) 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 active.
How much has E-2D AHE obligated on contracts?
750 contract awards are coded to E-2D AHE, and their actions have obligated $21,186,851,697 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on E-2D AHE?
The contractors obligated the most on E-2D AHE contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($20,320,524,960 across 3 registrations), Lockheed Martin Corporation ($256,166,603 across 2 registrations) and Rolls-Royce Corporation ($221,042,463).
How much did E-2D AHE obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to E-2D AHE obligated $626,403,009 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for E-2D AHE?
The latest contract award coded to E-2D AHE is N0001926C1017, awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation on July 22, 2026.
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