Northrop Grumman has secured a major new U.S. Navy contract to support one of America’s most important airborne surveillance platforms—the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.On February 2026, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation was awarded a $198 million delivery order to produce 608 power amplifier module spares for the E-2D Hawkeye’s advanced radar system. The award was issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support under an existing basic ordering agreement.All work will be performed at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Melbourne, Florida, with completion scheduled for February 2029. The contract also includes support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Japan, which operates the E-2D as part of its national defense forces.Key Details of the Contract:Total value: $198 millionPurpose: Supply of 608 radar power amplifier modulesPlatform supported: E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraftContract type: Non-competitive, ceiling-priced delivery orderFunding:$64.3 million U.S. Navy working capital funds$32.7 million Foreign Military Sales fundsCustomer: U.S. Navy and JapanCompletion date: February 2029Why This MattersThe E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is a critical airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft used by the U.S. Navy to provide long-range radar surveillance, battle management, and command-and-control capabilities. Equipped with a powerful rotodome radar, the aircraft can detect and track aircraft, ships, missiles, and ground targets over vast distances, acting as the “eyes of the fleet.”Power amplifier modules are essential components of the Hawkeye’s radar system, enabling the high-performance detection and tracking capabilities that make the E-2D one of the most advanced airborne command platforms in the world.This contract ensures continued sustainment and readiness for both U.S. Navy and Japanese E-2D fleets, supporting long-term operations in increasingly complex maritime environments across the Indo-Pacific.As global security challenges grow, upgrades and sustainment programs like this are vital to keeping America’s carrier strike groups technologically superior and mission-ready.Stay tuned for more updates on U.S. Navy aviation and defense industry developments.
