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Apache Budgets Narrow the Factory Path for the Army’s Next Radar-Detection Sensor

Verified as of October 16, 2026

Modern Warfighter reviewed the records behind the article’s consequential claims. Confirmed identifies a claim stated in a primary record opened and read. Qualified identifies a supported claim whose source or scope limitation is stated beside it. The Department of Defense now publishes its contract announcements and budget documents at war.gov under its secondary name, the Department of War. This page uses the statutory name.

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Verified Claims

October support contract

Qualified. Reproductions of the Department of Defense’s October 13, 2026 announcement identify W58RGZ-27-D-A007 as a $117,118,040 IDIQ contract for Generation II RFI post-production support. Pricing includes cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price arrangements. Estimated completion is October 12, 2031. Funding and locations are determined with orders. The reproduction specifically says one bid was solicited with one received. The original announcement and transaction record remain unread.

Records: Department of Defense announcement and contract identifier, Envzone award-paragraph reproduction and Europesays announcement reproduction

FY2023 DPA order

Qualified. The indexed Department of Defense paragraph for August 30, 2023 identifies W58RGZ-23-F-0435 as a $60,539,401 firm-fixed-price MRFI production/support award. The full amount was obligated from FY2023 Defense Production Act Purchases funds. Estimated completion is October 31, 2026. GovTribe’s federal-data reproduction places the order under W52P1J-18-D-0061. That crosswalk remains secondary. The browser returned Access Denied for the original announcement page.

Records: Department of Defense August 30, 2023 announcement and GovTribe parent and order crosswalk

P00013 and the 2023 date sequence

Qualified. The indexed June 22, 2023 Department of Defense paragraph records $192,199,684 modification P00013 to W52P1J-18-D-0061, with funding by order and estimated completion August 31, 2023. The DPA order was announced August 30, one day before that estimate, and carried the later October 2026 completion estimate. This comparison uses announcement dates and reported estimates. HigherGov separately reports an ordering-period extension from August 31, 2023 to January 12, 2024. Its amendment summary is secondary and was not reconciled to an original modification.

Records: Department of Defense June 22, 2023 announcement, Department of Defense DPA-order announcement and HigherGov vehicle amendment summary and ordering-period field

Production before the 2018 vehicle

Qualified. The indexed December 15, 2016 Department of Defense paragraph identifies P00012 to W52P1J-16-C-0007, adding 43 MRFI systems for $31,499,392. It records the same amount obligated from “Fiscal 2015 other funds” and estimates completion March 31, 2020. Lockheed’s October 28, 2019 release dates first MRFI production delivery to February 2018. The earlier production contract supplies the chronology. No record reviewed assigns that first delivery specifically to the 43 systems added by P00012.

Records: Department of Defense December 15, 2016 announcement and Lockheed MRFI delivery chronology

Separate 2018 IDIQ

Qualified. The indexed September 14, 2018 Department of Defense announcement identifies W52P1J-18-D-0061, a $59,941,683 fixed-price-incentive domestic/FMS contract, with funding by order and estimated completion August 31, 2023. The listed FMS countries are the United Kingdom, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Republic of Korea. The Army’s December 2022 SAR separately identifies the same MRFI Production and Services IDIQ and reports September 1, 2018 as its award/work-start date. Announcement and SAR date fields are preserved separately. Both primary records were recovered as indexed text.

Records: Department of Defense September 14, 2018 announcement and AH-64E Remanufacture December 2022 SAR, printed page 29

2024 production and support vehicle

Qualified. HigherGov identifies W58RGZ-24-D-0078 with Generation II/III production/support scope and a $382,776,904 ceiling, and identifies W58RGZ-24-F-0451 as an order under it. These are commercial reproductions of federal data. The article uses the ceiling as a vehicle value. Original transactions are needed to reconcile changing obligation and potential-value snapshots and identify the development order.

Records: HigherGov W58RGZ-24-D-0078 and HigherGov W58RGZ-24-F-0451

Reman quantities and costs

Qualified. The FY2026 Reman P-5, printed Vol. 1-12, shows FY2025 GFE of $101.186 million associated with 31 aircraft, and a FY2026 request of $1.669 million in Other Costs with aircraft quantity shown as a dash. The FY2027 P-5, printed Vol. 1-31, shows seven aircraft and $361.669 million in its FY2026 column, including $360 million CFE. Its FY2027 request is $1.552 million Other Costs with no aircraft quantity. These are indexed primary tables. Complete PDF inspection remains outstanding. GFE totals do not price the RFI separately.

Records: Army FY2026 APA book, Reman P-5 page 3 of 5 and Army FY2027 APA book, Reman P-5 page 3 of 5

Congressional increase explains the added money

Confirmed. The final FY2026 defense appropriations explanatory statement’s Aircraft Procurement, Army project-level table adds $360 million for AH-64E reman aircraft. Line 9 rises from a $1.669 million request to $361.669 million in the Final Bill column. The primary table was opened and visually checked at PDF page 108, immediately after printed page 64. Public Law 119-75 was enacted February 3, 2026. Section 4 addresses the effect of the explanatory statement. The table identifies the increase’s purpose but gives no aircraft contract or seven-aircraft quantity.

Records: FY2026 defense joint explanatory statement, APA project-level table and Public Law 119-75, section 4

August aircraft requirement is for remanufacture

Confirmed. The original SAM notice W58RGZ-26-C-0002P00100 was published August 4, 2026 at 15:31 CDT, with responses due August 19. Its Description specifies a 53-month effort to be incorporated into W58RGZ-26-C-0002 and technical scope including remanufacture of up to twelve AH-64Es. It also includes electronic-component obsolescence management through redesign and qualification. The Army identifies Boeing, CAGE 8V613, as its intended sole source. The notice is market research and sole-source intent. Its Disclaimer says it is not a solicitation or RFP. The complete displayed notice was read in the browser. It supplies no funding citation or RFI generation.

Record: Public SAM aircraft notice, General Information and Description

Current Generation II configuration

Confirmed. The original SAM notice W58RGZ-24-R-0066 was published December 7, 2023 at 14:18 EST, with responses due December 15. Its Description identifies Generation II as flightworthy and installed on domestic and international AH-64E configurations. It describes target acquisition and cueing for FCR and TADS, radar-threat warnings, and potential refresh to address component obsolescence. The full displayed description was read in the browser. This is a continued-production sources-sought notice.

Record: Public SAM continued-production notice, General Information and Description

Lockheed development announcement

Confirmed. On October 15, 2024, Lockheed announced work to develop, build and qualify Generation III RFI/RWR APR-48B, with a long-term plan to replace fielded Generation II and integrate across Apache aircraft. Its announced design uses MCP-2 and introduces RFSoC technology into APR-48B, drawing on SHIP and STAMP work. This confirms the company’s announced plan and design description, not completed qualification. The release names no contract identifier or dated production/retrofit milestone.

Record: Lockheed October 15, 2024 development release

FY2027 AH-64 Mods request

Qualified. The FY2027 Army AH-64 Mods narrative, page 4 of 27, printed Vol. 1-82, includes G2RFI within Sensors. The FY2027 AH-64 Mods request is $251.645 million for the whole line. The Department of Defense’s FY2027 weapon-system summary describes Apache funding for ongoing modifications and service-life extensions. Both documents were recovered as indexed primary text. Their broader totals are not an RFI funding allocation.

Records: Army FY2027 APA book, AH-64 Mods narrative and FY2027 Program Acquisition Costs by Weapon System, AH-64E Apache section

Sensors installation schedules

Qualified. FY2026 Sensors P-3a, item 3 of 7, page 10 of 14, printed Vol. 1-63, carries June 2024 contracting and August 2026 delivery dates. FY2027 Sensors P-3a, item 10 of 17, page 20 of 27, printed Vol. 1-98, carries December 2026/2027/2028 contract dates and December 2028/2029/2030 deliveries. Its implementation method is Coyote Modem Modifications. These are broader sensor schedules recovered as indexed primary text. The article assigns none of these dates to Generation III RFI. No retrieved procurement exhibit names Generation III RFI or identifies installation funding for it.

Records: Army FY2026 Sensors P-3a and Army FY2027 Sensors P-3a

DLA component procurement

Confirmed. The original SAM solicitation SPRRA1-26-R-0036 identifies DLA Aviation at Huntsville as the contracting office. Published June 5, 2026 at 09:40 EDT, its six PRON paragraphs each propose 28 components. These include antenna 317A840-1, radar processor 317A960-1, radar-receiver coupler 213A200-3, RF cable 317A853-1, electrical cable 317A852-1 and receiver-processor 317A710-1. All six part numbers also appear in MRFI equipment line 25 of the UK schedule, recovered as an indexed section (see UK MRFI supply route). The browser page expressly gives 28 receiver-processors. Both cable paragraphs print NSN 5995-01-670-4902. These are the published solicitation’s proposed quantities. Its source history, cable discrepancy and eventual use remain subject to the limits below.

Records: Public SAM DLA solicitation, agency hierarchy and six PRON paragraphs and UK Schedule A, Appendix 1, MRFI equipment line 25

Component overhaul requirement

Confirmed. The original three-component SAM notice W58RGZ-26-R-0076 was first published June 4, 2026 and updated July 7. Its full displayed Description was read in the browser. It covers antenna 317A840-1, radar processor 317A960-1 and receiver-processor 317A710-1. Estimated minima/maxima are 6/14, 2/20 and 10/60, respectively. The maxima include 2, 4 and 10 FMS items. It anticipates a 60-month FFP IDIQ with five priced ordering periods. The stated delivery schedule begins 120 days after asset receipt, at two antenna/processor items per month and ten receiver-processors per month. These are prospective requirements. The notice expressly says no contract award will result from the sources-sought notice.

Record: Public SAM overhaul notice, General Information and Description

Separate Longbow support requirement

Confirmed. The original SAM presolicitation W58RGZ-26-R-0004 was published July 22, 2026 at 13:03 CDT. Its Description seeks Apache FCR depot and supply support, including stock, storage and issuance of legacy and Generation 2 RFI components. It also describes depot repair at LRM/LRU level. The notice restricts the service to Longbow LLC, CAGE 04WF2, and anticipates a 60-month hybrid IDIQ using FFP and CPFF orders. The complete displayed description was read in the browser. This confirms the stated requirement. A presolicitation is not an award, and this scope belongs to the Longbow requirement.

Record: Public SAM July FCR notice, General Information and Description

UK MRFI supply route

Qualified. Appendix 1, equipment line 25 of Schedule A to contract 701760450 excludes MRFI Package D material flow because export-release constraints on industry make the items FMS-only. Other support columns have different scopes. This is a supply restriction on the listed configuration, not exclusion of every MRFI service. The relevant indexed primary section was recovered. Direct retrieval of the full attachment returned 403.

Record: UK Schedule A, Appendix 1, MRFI equipment line 25

Australian notification and designation

Confirmed. Transmittal 21-42 lists 29 AN/APR-48B MRFIs, ties the detachable user data module to the RF threat library, and records release authorization for the listed equipment. Congress was notified June 3, 2021. Federal Register publication was February 14, 2023. The correct record is FR Doc. 2023-03117, 88 FR 9502–9505. The earlier PDF identifier 2023-03129 was a different document. The annex does not identify Generation III.

Record: Federal Register notification and annex, page 9505

Source Record

  1. Department of Defense. Contracts for Oct. 13, 2026. October 13, 2026. Army paragraph, W58RGZ-27-D-A007. Original page unread (browser returned Access Denied). war.gov
  2. Envzone. Lockheed Martin Wins $117.1M Army Contract for Apache Radar Interferometer Support. October 13, 2026 record date. Award Record. Indexed secondary reproduction. envzone.com
  3. Europesays. Contracts for Oct. 13, 2026 reproduction. October 14, 2026 publication. Army paragraphs. Secondary reproduction opened. europesays.com
  4. Department of Defense. Contracts for Aug. 30, 2023. August 30, 2023. Army, W58RGZ-23-F-0435. Indexed primary paragraph, original page unread (browser returned Access Denied). war.gov
  5. Department of Defense. Contracts for Jun. 22, 2023. June 22, 2023. Army, W52P1J-18-D-0061, P00013. Indexed primary paragraph, original page unread (automated retrieval blocked). war.gov
  6. HigherGov. W58RGZ24D0078 indefinite delivery contract. Snapshots retrieved October 15, 2026, record modified May 8, 2026. Overview and Status. Commercial federal-data snapshot. highergov.com
  7. HigherGov. W58RGZ24D0078–W58RGZ24F0451 delivery order. Snapshot last modified July 15, 2025. Overview, including a reproduced August 2024 DoD announcement for $18,873,000. Commercial federal-data snapshot. highergov.com
  8. Department of the Army. FY2026 Aircraft Procurement, Army justification book. June 2025. Reman P-5, line 5757A05111, page 3 of 5, Volume 1-12. Sensors P-3a, line 2706AA6605 / AA6606, item 3 of 7, page 10 of 14, Volume 1-63. Indexed primary tables, original PDF unread (browser returned Access Denied). asafm.army.mil
  9. Department of the Army. FY2027 Aircraft Procurement, Army justification book. April 2026. Reman P-5 page 3 of 5, Volume 1-31. AH-64 Mods P-3a narrative page 4 of 27, Volume 1-82. Sensors item 10 of 17, page 20 of 27, Volume 1-98. Indexed primary tables, original PDF unread (browser returned Access Denied). asafm.army.mil
  10. Lockheed Martin. Apache Gen 3 RFI/RWR development announcement. October 15, 2024 announcement. Opening, How we got here, The Big Picture and What’s Next? sections. Primary company release opened and read. news.lockheedmartin.com
  11. Army Contracting Command–Redstone Arsenal. Sources Sought for AH-64E Radio Frequency Interferometer Draft. December 7, 2023 at 14:18 EST. Notice W58RGZ-24-R-0066, response due December 15, 2023 at 17:00 EST. Primary SAM page and complete displayed description read in browser. sam.gov
  12. Army Contracting Command–Redstone Arsenal. Overhaul of AH-64 antenna, radar-target processor and receiver-processor. Updated July 7, 2026 at 14:32 CDT. W58RGZ-26-R-0076. General Information and three-component Description. Original June 4, 2026, updated July 7, 2026 at 14:32 CDT. Primary SAM page and complete displayed description read in browser. sam.gov
  13. Army Contracting Command–Redstone Arsenal. Apache Fire Control Radar presolicitation. July 22, 2026 at 13:03 CDT. W58RGZ-26-R-0004. Description, restricted source and contract type. Primary SAM page and complete displayed description read in browser. sam.gov
  14. UK Ministry of Defence. Schedule A to contract 701760450. Contract schedule, date not established from retrieved section. Appendix 1, equipment line 25, Modernised Radar Frequency Interferometer. Package D material flow excluded, other support columns have differing scope. Indexed primary section, full attachment unread (browser returned 403 Forbidden). contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
  15. Defense Security Cooperation Agency / Federal Register. Australia AH-64E arms sales notification, Transmittal 21-42. Congress notified June 3, 2021, published February 14, 2023. Equipment list, annex i and annex paragraphs 4–5 on page 9505. Primary government HTML opened. govinfo.gov
  16. DLA Aviation at Huntsville. ANTENNA ASSEMBLY solicitation. June 5, 2026 at 09:40 EDT. SPRRA1-26-R-0036. Agency hierarchy, General Information and six PRON paragraphs. Receiver-processor 317A710-1 quantity 28. Both cable paragraphs print NSN 5995-01-670-4902. Primary SAM page and six PRON paragraphs read in browser. sam.gov
  17. DLA document reproduced by GovTribe. Synopsis-SPRRA126R0036.pdf. Posted May 7, 2026. PRON AX6F7460AX, 7461AX, 7463AX, 7464AX, 7465AX, 7466AX. Secondary-hosted synopsis text/index. govtribe.com
  18. SAM Directory. SPRRA1-26-R-0036 notice history and descriptions. June 2026 solicitation snapshot and prior versions. Description 1–3 and Notice history. Secondary notice history opened. sam.directory
  19. U.S. Treasury / USAspending.gov. About the Data. Updated October 6, 2026. Printed page 11, Frequency of Updates, and printed page 15, Delay in DOD Procurement Data. Primary Treasury PDF opened and relevant passages read. usaspending.gov
  20. Lockheed Martin. Enhanced electronic warfare capabilities for U.S. Army and coalition helicopters. October 28, 2019. Opening and contract paragraphs. Primary company release opened. news.lockheedmartin.com
  21. GovTribe. W52P1J18D0061–W58RGZ23F0435 delivery order. Award August 30, 2023, later snapshot. Award hierarchy. Secondary parent/order crosswalk. govtribe.com
  22. Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal. Up to twelve AH-64E aircraft sources sought and sole-source intent. August 4, 2026. W58RGZ-26-C-0002P00100. General Information and Description paragraphs 1 and Disclaimer. Original published August 4, 2026 at 15:31 CDT. Original SAM page and complete displayed description read in browser. sam.gov
  23. U.S. Congress / Senate Appropriations Committee. Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026 joint explanatory statement. FY2026 final explanatory statement, enacted context February 3, 2026. Aircraft Procurement, Army, project-level adjustments line 9. PDF page 108 immediately after printed page 64. Primary PDF opened and table visually checked. appropriations.senate.gov
  24. Department of Defense. Contracts for December 15 2016. December 15, 2016. Army paragraph for W52P1J-16-C-0007 P00012. Indexed primary paragraph, original page unread (automated retrieval blocked). war.gov
  25. Department of Defense. Contracts for September 14 2018. September 14, 2018 announcement. Army paragraph for W52P1J-18-D-0061. Indexed primary paragraph, original page unread (automated retrieval blocked). war.gov
  26. Department of Defense / Department of the Army. AH-64E Remanufacture December 2022 Selected Acquisition Report. December 2022 SAR. Printed page 29, MRFI Production and Services IDIQ contract data. Indexed primary table, original PDF unread (browser returned Access Denied). esd.whs.mil
  27. HigherGov. W52P1J18D0061 MRFI production and support vehicle. Snapshot modified April 16, 2026, retrieved October 15, 2026. Analysis Notes amendment summary and Status ordering-period end-date field. Secondary amendment summary, original extension unread. highergov.com
  28. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller. FY2027 Program Acquisition Costs by Weapon System. FY2027 budget, April 2026. AH-64E Apache section, FY2027 Program and funding table. Indexed primary section, original PDF unread (automated retrieval blocked). comptroller.war.gov
  29. U.S. Congress / Government Publishing Office. Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 Public Law 119-75. February 3, 2026. 140 Stat. 173–175, short title, section 4 and Division A. Primary government HTML opened. govinfo.gov

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