Indra Group USA Announces Operational Launch of First Next-Generation FAA Radar in Oklahoma
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, June 16, 2026 – Indra Group USA, a global leader in air traffic management and mobility technology, announces the successful commissioning of the FederalAviation Administration’s (FAA) first newly operational secondary radar, installed in Putnam, Oklahoma. This installation represents the first of 185 primary and secondary radars that are being deployed as part of the historic Radar System Replacement program to replace the nation’s aging, 1980s-era surveillance infrastructure. Indra is supplying state-of-the-art, fully digital radar systems designed to drastically reduce system downtime and latency. The successful operational launch of this first radar in Oklahoma signifies the real-world performance of Indra’s advanced electronics and proves the technology integrates with the FAA’s existing infrastructure.
“The commissioning of this Indra Group USA’s first radar in Putnam is an achievement that demonstrates our role as a trusted technology partner to the FAA,” said Víctor Martínez, Executive Vice President of Air Traffic Management at Indra Group. “By delivering on this critical deployment, we are reinforcing the tremendous value of our radar contract and demonstrating our technical excellence in the field. This milestone, backed by our new domestic manufacturing capabilities, significantly strengthens Indra’s position as a trusted leader in the highly competitive U.S. Air Traffic Management market.”
To meet the demanding timeline and the substantial surge in production capacity required by the FAA, Indra Group USA recently inaugurated a new 125,000-square-foot manufacturing Center of Excellence in Olathe, Kansas. This $50 million investment will house the dedicated radar assembly lines needed to fulfill the FAA contract while also creating 200-plus high-quality local jobs.
Beyond radar manufacturing, the new Olathe facility will handle high-volume production of critical communications and defense technology. The facility will manufacture up to 46,000 advanced NEXCOM digital radios, capable of analog and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operations, and DME systems for the FAA, as well as portable Tactical Air Navigation (MP-TACAN) systems for the U.S. Air Force. By successfully deploying its first operational radars, accelerating the delivery of vital
communication radios, and bringing world-class manufacturing processes to Kansas, Indra Group USA continues to prove it is a fully prepared, deeply invested member of the U.S. air traffic control ecosystem.
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