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The US Navy and HII have finalized a five-year agreement to upgrade the Minotaur family of systems for US Navy and Coast Guard aircraft, with a contract expected to be awarded in Q3 FY 2027. The upgrades will focus on advanced airborne mission processors, multifunction active sensor radars, and enhanced ISR subsystems, aiming to improve interoperability and effectiveness across various platforms. The US Navy has allocated $5.1 million in its FY 2026 budget for these enhancements.