The US Navy has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Phase 1 contract to develop an in-house sustainment program for AN/SPY-1 radar systems, essential components of Aegis-equipped cruisers and destroyers. This initiative marks the first stage of Project Anaconda, a multi-phase effort aimed at transferring radar maintenance, repair, and modernization from external contractors to Navy-managed facilities. Under Phase 1, Kratos will establish repair, overhaul, and testing capabilities for critical radar subsystems, including transmitters, signal processors, and antenna arrays. The full project could eventually reach $175 million across later phases. Kratos will also construct the Indiana Radar Integration Complex near the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, serving as a central hub for radar integration, sustainment, and prototyping, scheduled to become operational by 2027. Extending the life of AN/SPY-1 systems is a core objective, as hundreds of arrays remain active despite the rollout of SPY-6 radars on newer ships. By internalizing maintenance, the Navy aims to reduce repair delays, cut costs, and preserve technical expertise, ensuring long-term readiness and supporting broader modernization programs, including the Integrated Combat System project, which standardizes software across radar generations for improved interoperability.
