RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $2.01 billion contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to continue work on the Advanced Extremely High Frequency, or AEHF, terminal system.
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The Department of War said Friday the award raises the contract’s total cumulative value from $960 million to approximately $2.97 billion.
In 2021, the company received a $960 million contract to provide hardware and software procurement services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center for the AEHF terminal infrastructure.
What Is the Scope of the Air Force Contract Modification?
Under the contract, Raytheon will support the AEHF terminal and will perform work in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and Largo, Florida, through Aug. 9, 2031.
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center’s Strategic Communications Division serves as the contracting activity. No funds were obligated at the time of award, according to DOW.
In September, the U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $498 million contract to produce, test and deliver fully integrated Navy Multiband Terminals.
What Is AEHF?
AEHF is a joint service satellite communications system designed to deliver secure, jam-resistant communications for high-priority military assets across ground, maritime and air environments. It supports global connectivity for tactical and strategic forces and operates through a constellation of satellites, ground control systems and user terminals.
