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Lockheed Martin has received a $56.4 million contract to upgrade countermeasure receivers on the B-2 Spirit bomber. The Department of War awarded the contract on September 2, 2025, and the program will be carried out at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Owego, New York. The project is expected to last six years, with completion set for August 31, 2031.
The upgrades are intended to improve the B-2's ability to evade detection by advanced air defense systems that use new technologies and a wider range of frequencies. While the B-2’s stealth design makes it difficult to detect, it is not completely immune to radar tracking. Upgrading its electronic countermeasure (ECM) receivers is aimed at enhancing its survivability in contested environments.
Congressman Nick Langworth commented on the contract: “This is another major win for Lockheed Martin Owego, and a significant investment in the safety and effectiveness of our B-2 fleet. I am proud to see the hard-working men and women right here in my district ensure the continued success of the B-2 stealth bomber, one of the most cutting-edge aircraft in our nation’s arsenal.”
