Raytheon has secured a $1.02-billion contract modification from the US Department of Defense to continue production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor for the US Army. The award is part of a broader LTAMDS framework contract initially valued at $2.1 billion and signed in 2024 to modernize the Army’s air defense radar fleet.
The latest modification follows a separate $1.7-billion sale announced in September 2025, bringing the total value of the LTAMDS program to approximately $3.8 billion. Production activities for the new order will take place at Raytheon’s Andover, Massachusetts facility, with work expected to conclude by March 2030. The US Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal will oversee contracting activities and program execution.
LTAMDS is intended to replace legacy radar systems within the Patriot air and missile defense architecture used by the US and allied nations. The radar delivers full 360-degree surveillance, enabling the detection and engagement of multiple threats at once, including high-speed airborne targets traveling at Mach 5 and beyond. The system is designed to counter both current and emerging missile threats in complex operational environments.
In support of the program, Raytheon announced a partnership with TTM Technologies earlier this year. Under the arrangement, TTM could receive up to $200 million over a three-year period to supply key electronic components, including radio-frequency assemblies and circuit boards, reinforcing the industrial base supporting the LTAMDS effort.
