Navy awards over-the-horizon radar contract

Raytheon has been awarded a Navy contract, valued at up to $104 million, for over-the-horizon radar.

Under the contract with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Raytheon will provide operations and maintenance for the Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) program, according to a Raytheon news release. ROTHR, the long-range surveillance radar used for counter narco-terrorism operations, has six facilities in Puerto Rico, Texas and Virginia.

ROTHR is the primary long-range air detection radar for the Joint Interagency Task Force South, which coordinates interdiction of drug traffickers. "Raytheon will provide critical mission support to ROTHR, collecting vital detection and tracking data for operational commanders," said Raytheon vice president Todd Probert. "This new contract demonstrates trust in Raytheon to bring innovative, no-fail sustainment, modernization and operations support to the critical mission of securing our borders."

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