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RTX Wins ONR Contract to Upgrade SPY-6 Radar Software Capabilities

Oct 12, 2026, 8:14 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A government contract for software upgrades strengthens RTX's backlog, improves product cadence for SPY-6 radars, and signals sustained demand for software-defined defense tech, which can support near-term sentiment and modest multiple expansion on defense services exposure.

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RTX's Raytheon unit won an ONR contract to develop advanced target-detection software for naval radars, aiming to extend detection range and sensitivity while boosting efficiency. The upgrades target SPY-6 and future systems, with work through 2031 at facilities in Portsmouth, RI and Andover, MA, signaling a durable software backlog and continued government exposure for RTX's defense portfolio.

  • RTX unit Raytheon wins ONR contract for radar software upgrades.
  • Software upgrades aim to extend SPY-6 radar range, sensitivity, and efficiency.
  • Work runs through 2031; sites in Portsmouth, RI and Andover, MA.
  • Enhances software-defined radar capabilities, underpinning RTX defense backlog.

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