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SAM.gov · May 20, 2026
The title they went with AEWS AN/FPS-117 Radome Replacement Program Noisy translates that to

The US military spends $52 million to keep an old radar system online

What happened
The US military is paying $52 million to replace the protective dome over a radar antenna. This means an existing air defense system will stay online.
Why it matters
This contract ensures a specific radar system, the AN/FPS-117, continues to operate. It is a maintenance expense, not an upgrade or a new deployment. The military is simply keeping existing infrastructure in working order.
The signal
Watch for any future contracts that indicate an actual upgrade or replacement of the radar technology itself, rather than just its protective housing.
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