Silent Knight Radar

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.