Defence Blog iconDefence BlogSep 25, 2026

Northrop gets $124 million for delayed F-35 radar parts

Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman up to $123.8 million to buy long-lead parts for 67 AN/APG-85 radars, the new radar meant for the F-35 fighter, as brand-new jets continue to reach U.S.

Northrop gets $124 million for delayed F-35 radar parts

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Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman up to $123.8 million to buy long-lead parts for 67 AN/APG-85 radars, the new radar meant for the F-35 fighter, as brand-new jets continue to reach U.S.

squadrons with ballast in their noses instead of radars.

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Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman up to $123.8 million to buy long-lead parts for 67 AN/APG-85 radars, the new radar meant for the F-35 fighter, as brand-new jets continue to reach U.S. squadrons with ballast in their noses instead of radars.

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squadrons with ballast in their noses instead of radars.

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