Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a Phase 1 award from the US Navy to create an organic sustainment capability for the AN/SPY-1 radar system, a cornerstone of the Aegis Combat System installed on cruisers and destroyers. This phase initiates Project Anaconda, a multi-year plan to transition radar maintenance and upgrades from private contractors to Navy-controlled facilities. Kratos will focus on developing repair, overhaul, and test infrastructure for key subsystems, including transmitters, processors, and antenna units. The total value of the effort could rise to $175 million as it progresses through later stages.
A key element of the project is the planned Indiana Radar Integration Complex, located near NSWC Crane, which will become the Navy’s central hub for radar integration and sustainment by 2027. The initiative aims to extend the operational lifespan of legacy SPY-1 radars and sustain the readiness of Aegis-class warships, even as the fleet transitions to newer SPY-6 systems. By bringing sustainment work in-house, the Navy expects to reduce maintenance delays, lower costs, and retain technical expertise. The project complements wider efforts like the Integrated Combat System program, which seeks to unify software architectures across radar generations for improved interoperability and modernization.
