# Boeing selects Raytheon for B-52 radar modernisation

Boeing has chosen Raytheon to supply AESA radar systems for the US Air Force's B-52 Stratofortress bomber modernisation programme. Raytheon will design, develop, produce and sustain the radars, with low-rate initial production beginning in 2024.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2019-07-12
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: AESA radar systems
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (customer)
- [Raytheon](https://endata.com/companies/19863.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [airforce-technology.com](https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/boeing-raytheon-radar-supplier-b-52/), 2019-07-11: "When it comes to years spent flying in support of our nation’s defence, our new AESA radars give aircrews the eyes they need to achieve their mission for the duration of the B-52’s service life."

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