M-tron Industries Secures $2.7M Defense Radar Contract

The order supports a major C-UAS radar program with production expected to continue past 2030.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:36am

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A photorealistic studio still-life image of a precision crystal oscillator component, captured in dramatic lighting against a clean, monochromatic background to symbolize the advanced technology powering a vital U.S. defense program.A precision crystal oscillator component, a critical part of the advanced radar technology powering a major U.S. defense program.Today in Orlando

M-tron Industries, Inc., a leading provider of precision RF components, has announced a $2.7 million production contract from a major U.S. Department of Defense contractor. The order includes high-performance, oven-controlled crystal oscillators to support a critical C-UAS (counter-unmanned aerial system) radar program that is gaining traction both domestically and with allied nations.

Why it matters

This contract reinforces M-tron's position as a key supplier of specialized components for critical U.S. defense programs, including precision guided munitions, communications, radar, electronic warfare, airframes, drones, autonomous vehicles, and space/satellite platforms. The long-term nature of the C-UAS radar program also highlights the company's ability to secure sustained production work with the DoD.

The details

The work under this contract will take place at M-tron's facility in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to continue through mid-2027. The C-UAS radar program is anticipated to remain in production past 2030 as it receives strong interest from the U.S. and allied militaries.

  • The contract was announced on April 17, 2026.
  • Work under the contract will take place through mid-2027.
  • The C-UAS radar program is expected to remain in production past 2030.

The players

M-tron Industries, Inc.

A leading provider of precision RF components and solutions focused on performance under extreme conditions. M-tron supplies numerous U.S. and allied defense programs.

U.S. Department of Defense

The primary customer for this C-UAS radar program, which is receiving strong traction both domestically and with allied nations.

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The takeaway

This contract solidifies M-tron's role as a key supplier of specialized components for critical U.S. defense programs, highlighting the company's ability to secure long-term production work with the Department of Defense.