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Production, delivery, and associated support for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft for the Navy (Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.)

Department of War · Navy · Contract Announcement

posted 22 July 2026 · awarded 22 July 2026 · runs to December 2031

$1,196,000,000 · definitive

Summary

The Navy is procuring three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft, including production, delivery, and associated support. This acquisition provides the fleet with advanced airborne early warning and command‑and‑control capabilities that are critical for maritime domain awareness.

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