Silent Knight Radar
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 845
- Short name
- SKR
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT II
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6
- Contract obligations
- $67,574,680 Since fiscal year 2024
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 | $9,224,394 |
| FY2025 | $161,635,103 |
| FY2024 | -$103,284,817 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $67,574,680 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| TO5 backplane modernization | $1,097,794 | |
| SKR testable prototype and drpp- cpff | $2,114,749 | |
| SKR modernization project drpp-FW/SW | $970,155 | |
| SKR OFP maintenance and integration | $5,631,811 | |
| Sepm-project management SKR sustainment base year | $16,969,867 | |
| Silent knight radar systems (FMS) | $12,450,858 |
About this program
The Silent Knight Radar (SKR) program is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Category II Department of Defense acquisition program. The program operates under Acquisition Program Number 845 and appears to focus on radar system development and sustainment. While specific technical details are not provided in the source material, the program encompasses both domestic sustainment activities and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) components, suggesting a mature system with international partner interest.
Recent contract activities for the SKR program include both sustainment and production efforts, with Raytheon Company serving as the primary contractor. Notable awards include a $33.7 million cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order from U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for program management and sustainment activities through March 2029, and a $271.4 million firm-fixed-price definitive contract from Air Mobility Command (AMC) for radar systems supporting FMS through December 2028. Key subcontractors include Multi-Machining Co. Inc. for precision machined components and Sonoma Scientific Inc. for circulators/isolators. The program does not utilize small business set-asides in its contracting approach. Contract obligations range from $5.5 million to $135.7 million, with total ceiling values between $33.7 million and $271.4 million, typically spanning 4-5 year performance periods.
Quick answers
What is SKR?
Silent Knight Radar (SKR) is a DoD acquisition program led by the US Special Operations Command. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT II. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has SKR obligated on contracts?
6 contract awards are coded to SKR, and their actions have obligated $67,574,680 since fiscal year 2024.
Who are the top contractors on SKR?
The contractor obligated the most on SKR contracts is Raytheon Company ($67,574,680).
How much did SKR obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to SKR obligated $161,635,103 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for SKR?
The latest contract award coded to SKR is H9240826FE002, awarded to Raytheon Company on January 5, 2026.
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