Firefly’s SciTec Awarded $94 Million U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance Ground-Based Radar Digitization Program
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, secured a $93.7 million U.S. Space Force contract to modernize ground-based radar systems, aiming to create a unified architecture for upgrades to enhance national defense capabilities.
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, has been awarded a $93,704,410 firm-fixed price contract by the U.S. Space Force to modernize ground-based radar systems. The agreement focuses on digitizing and standardizing radar infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and reduce long-term costs. Space Systems Command, the contracting authority, will oversee the project, which targets upgrades to enhance missile warning and defense capabilities. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to maintain U.S. technological superiority in contested environments.
The contract requires SciTec to develop a common architecture and design for radar upgrades, ensuring compatibility across systems. This modernization effort aims to streamline maintenance, reduce redundancies, and improve data processing for national security missions. SciTec, headquartered in Princeton, N.J., brings over four decades of experience in defense technologies, including AI-enabled software and cloud-based processing. The company’s expertise spans missile warning, space domain awareness, and autonomous command and control systems.
SciTec’s role in the project underscores its position as a leader in advanced defense technologies. The company’s software and processing capabilities are already deployed in high-stakes national security operations. The contract reflects the Space Force’s prioritization of rapid technological adaptation to evolving threats. Firefly Aerospace, SciTec’s parent company, specializes in space and defense systems, including launch vehicles and lunar landers. The project is part of broader efforts to enhance the U.S. military’s responsiveness and operational readiness.
The award follows Firefly Aerospace’s recent achievements in responsive space missions, including the first commercial company to launch a satellite with 24-hour notice and a successful lunar landing. While the contract is valued at $93.7 million, the total lifecycle cost savings for taxpayers and warfighters is a key objective. SciTec’s president, David Simenc, emphasized the project’s role in strengthening national defense while minimizing expenses. The modernization effort is expected to conclude with a standardized, scalable radar infrastructure.