Raytheon Receives Major SharpSight Radar Order from Blue Raven

May 6, 2026
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a contract by Blue Raven to produce 120 SharpSight radars, marking the largest single order to date for the system. The agreement expands the global availability of the radar, which supports missions such as border protection, search and rescue, and long-range surveillance.

Raytheon, a business of RTX, has been awarded a contract from Blue Raven to produce 120 SharpSight radars, announced in a press release. The order is the largest to date for the SharpSight system and expands its availability to customers worldwide.

SharpSight is a platform agnostic, multi domain surveillance radar designed for use on both manned and unmanned platforms. It supports operations such as anti surface warfare, border protection, coastal monitoring, search and rescue, and long range surveillance. Under the contract, Raytheon will produce and sustain the radar, while Blue Raven will handle global resale and distribution.

To meet expected demand, Raytheon is increasing production capacity and assembling radar systems in bulk to shorten delivery timelines. The company stated that these measures aim to accelerate production and improve affordability for customers seeking advanced surveillance capabilities.

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