FAA Picks 2 Firms to Replace Aging American Radar Systems

The OBBB, signed by President Donald Trump in July, allocated $12.5 billion to modernize America’s air traffic control system.

A plane passes an air traffic control tower during takeoff at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis on Nov. 7, 2025. Tim Evans/Reuters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will replace the country’s aging radar system, granting contracts to two companies to fulfill the task, the Department of Transportation (DOT) said in a statement on Jan. 5.

“Replacing this network of ground-based radars, which are crucial for detecting and tracking aircraft, will enhance the safety and efficiency of our skies,” it said.