What SRC does

SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit research and development corporation chartered by the state of New York, founded in 1957 and headquartered in North Syracuse, NY. The company employs more than 1,500 engineers, scientists, and professionals (with veterans comprising over 20% of its workforce) and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries including SRCTec (manufacturing), SRC Aus, SRC Canada, SRC UK, and a joint venture in Saudi Arabia (SRC KSA).

SRC's core business is the design, development, manufacture, and sustainment of advanced radar, electronic warfare (EW), counter-UAS, and intelligence systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, allied foreign militaries, and U.S. homeland security agencies. Its principal product franchises include the AN/TPQ-50 multi-mission counterfire radar (more than 1,000 systems fielded globally), the SR Hawk ground surveillance radar (500+ delivered), the Gryphon family of AESA multi-mission radars (R1410/R1430/R1440/R1540), the Agile Condor high-performance embedded computing system for edge AI/ML processing, the High Roller multi-INT sensor payload, and the Ghost Mantis multi-function EW system for collaborative combat aircraft. The company also maintains the EWIRDB (Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database) — the U.S. industry's standard parametric data source for radar warning receivers — which it has supported for over 40 years.

SRC generates revenue primarily through U.S. government contracts (cost-plus, fixed-fee, and IDIQ arrangements such as SHIELD, REFLECT, and DTRA multi-award vehicles), foreign military sales to allied nations including the UK, Poland, Egypt, Japan, Australia, and Middle Eastern countries, and limited commercial training (EWIRDB user courses priced at $20,000–$25,000). Manufacturing and life cycle management are handled by SRCTec. GTM is enterprise field sales via direct contracts, competitive bidding, and international subsidiaries; defense industry tradeshows (Sea Air Space, AUSA, Eurosatory, MSPO, DSEi, IDEX) serve as primary mid-funnel channels. Strategic customer relationships include the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, UK MoD (SOTERIA contract), Polish Armed Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (via Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat), and Japan MoIC.

Name

SRC

Legal name

SRC, Inc.

Website

https://srcinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SRC is a not-for-profit U.S. defense R&D company (founded 1957, 1,500+ engineers) that designs, manufactures, and sustains advanced radar, electronic warfare, counter-UAS, and intelligence systems for the U.S. military, allied foreign governments, and U.S. homeland security agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electronics — Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Precision Strike & Fire Control Systems (IMABAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

Keywords

• Defense radar systems
• Electronic warfare systems
• Counter-UAS technology
• High-performance embedded computing
• Military intelligence analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

North Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Government Contracts: SRC derives revenue primarily from U.S. Department of Defense contracts and other government agency contracts. Contracts include cost-plus, fixed-fee, and IDIQ arrangements. Major contracts include SOTERIA (UK MOD), SR Hawk radar deliveries to Poland and Egypt, Agile Condor development, and various Army/Air Force programs.
2. International Military Sales: Sales to allied governments through foreign military sales (FMS) programs and direct contracts with international defense ministries. Countries include UK, Poland, Egypt, Japan, Australia, and Middle Eastern nations.
3. Training Services: SRC provides EWIRDB training courses with pricing of $20,000 (3-day) and $25,000 (5-day) at their Dayton office or off-site locations. Training includes hands-on instruction with maximum 15 students per class.
4. Engineering and Technical Services: Provides engineering, operational, environmental, cyber, embedded engineering, IT, and system engineering services to government customers.
5. Manufacturing and Life Cycle Management: SRCTec manufacturing subsidiary provides assembly, integration, test, build-to-print, circuit card assembly, depot services, electro-mechanical manufacturing, and logistics support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SRC designs, develops, and manufactures advanced multi-mission radar systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, counter-UAS solutions, and high-performance embedded computing platforms for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied militaries. Through its subsidiary SRCTec, it also provides build-to-print manufacturing, assembly, depot services, and lifecycle sustainment for these defense systems. The company supplements its hardware portfolio with engineering services, intelligence analysis, EWIRDB database support, and defense training courses.

Product overview

SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit defense research and development company that provides an integrated portfolio of radar, electronic warfare, and intelligence systems. The core product lines include: (1) Multi-mission radars including the AN/TPQ-50 LCMR, SR Hawk ground surveillance radar, Precision Fire Control Radar (PFCR), and the Gryphon family (R1410, R1430/R1440, R1540); (2) High-performance embedded computing via the Agile Condor system for on-board real-time data processing; (3) Multi-INT sensor payloads including the High Roller system for correlating SIGINT, SAR, EO/IR and MTI data; (4) Electronic warfare systems including the Ghost Mantis Multi-Function EW system with Gen 3 MFA capabilities; and (5) Intelligence production services including EWIRDB development and training. Manufacturing and sustainment is handled by subsidiary SRCTec. The products work together as an integrated defense ecosystem providing surveillance, threat detection, electronic warfare, and mission data capabilities across air, land, and sea domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRCTec: Manufacturing and life cycle management subsidiary responsible for production of radar systems and product sustainment.
• Agile Condor
• Ghost Mantis
• Gryphon
• SR Hawk
• AN/TPQ-50

Products and services

• AN/TPQ-50 Multi-Mission Radar (LCMR) A non-rotating, electronically steered multi-mission radar providing 360-degree surveillance and 3-D target location capabilities. Supports multi-mission mode (weapons location and air surveillance simultaneously), weapons location mode with C-RAM detection up to 15km, and air surveillance mode (UAS and aircraft detection up to 35km). Used by the U.S. Army and allied militaries for counterfire and air surveillance.
• SR Hawk Ground Surveillance Radar A long-range ground surveillance radar providing continuous 360-degree surveillance of ground, airspace, and harbors/ports. Detects personnel, land vehicles, marine vessels, avian targets, and low-flying aircraft including UAS. Configurable for tower, vehicle mount, and tripod deployment. Fielded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Polish Armed Forces, Egyptian Armed Forces, and other allied forces.
• Precision Fire Control Radar (PFCR) A 3-D fully active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radar capable of integrating with various weapon systems. Performs air surveillance and precision tracking simultaneously, operable at the halt and on the move. Detects and tracks UAS, aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and RAM threats.
• Gryphon R1410 Multi-Domain Radar A 3-D active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar designed for air surveillance and multi-mission capabilities, focused on detecting small, low-altitude targets within a 10-kilometer range. Low size, weight and power (SWaP) for maximum flexibility. First C-UAS radar certified by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
• Gryphon R1430/R1440 Multi-Mission Radar Multi-mission 3-D AESA radar providing counter-UAS and fire control capabilities for force protection. Lightweight, low-cost, and air-cooled system that detects hundreds of moving targets across congested long distances.
• Gryphon R1540 Multi-Mission Radar Multi-mission 3-D AESA radar providing counter-UAS and fire control capabilities for force protection. Lightweight, low-cost, and air-cooled system designed to accurately defend against modern threats.
• Agile Condor High-Performance Embedded Computing A sensor-agnostic, on-board, real-time data processing system delivering super-computer-like performance in SWaP-constrained environments. Leverages machine learning for multi-INT data processing 'at the edge' using open-architecture, modular and scalable design aligned with SOSA technical standard. Used in airborne pods, vehicles, or fixed locations.
• High Roller Multi-INT Sensor Payload A multi-intelligence sensor payload providing real-time correlation between signals of interest (SOI), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imagery, and moving target indicators (MTI). SWaP compatible with the Navy RQ-21A and similar tactical UAS.
• Ghost Mantis Multi-Function EW System Advanced sensing technology for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) integration for airspace dominance. Gen 3 Multi-Function Array delivers airborne/ground MTI, SAR, RF emulation, sense-and-avoid, and airborne weather monitoring through a scalable ultra-wideband architecture at reduced cost.
• SRCTec Manufacturing & Life Cycle Management SRC's wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary providing assembly, integration and test, circuit card assembly, depot services, electro-mechanical manufacturing, environmental stress screening, logistics support, and system sustainment and upgrades for SRC radar and EW products.
• EWIRDB Development & Training Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database development, data mining, intelligence analysis, operational and technical support, and training services. SRC is a major contributor to EWIRDB, the industry-standard source of parametric data for radars and non-communications emitters supporting all traditional U.S. radar warning receiver and jammer systems. Training courses priced at $20,000 (3-day) and $25,000 (5-day) at SRC's Dayton office or off-site locations.
• SIGINT Tool Development & EW Modernization Services Tools and services to interface with EWIRDB, common SIGINT data formats, and other international intelligence databases. Supports electronic warfare modernization efforts and SIGINT analysis for U.S. and allied military customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 AN/TPQ-50 and predecessor LCMR systems deployed worldwide - most widely fielded counterfire radar globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability10 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rohde & SchwarzcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 September 2023SRC and Rohde & Schwarz partnered to develop the RSGEN Electronic Warfare environmental signal generation system. Using the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator, SRC developed digital backend technology and software to create a high throughput, high port count EW environmental generation solution. The partnership extends COTS signal generation capabilities to government standard EW threat database simulator levels.
• CGIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRC is part of the industry team with CGI, MASS, DXC, and Metrea delivering the UK Ministry of Defence SOTERIA contract for Electromagnetic Warfare Operational Support capabilities to JEWOSC. The three-year contract (with options to 2032) delivers secure, resilient support to the iDEWDb system.
• WB GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationSRC partnered with WB Group for Polish military SR Hawk radar integration. WB Group supplies the TOPAZ Automated Fire Control System integrated with SR Hawk's Fall-of-Shot capability for BWR-1D/S Reconnaissance Fighting Vehicles and AWR artillery reconnaissance vehicles.
• Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRC partnered with Nippon Kaiyo to deploy the Gryphon R1410 system in Japan. The radar recently passed certification by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, making it the first counter-UAS radar of its kind to receive official approval in Japan.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRC Aus joined Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Australian Industry Team to provide RF mission payload for the program. SRC Aus has been a supplier to Boeing since 2017. Boeing's Australian MQ-28 program involves more than 200 Australian companies with 70%+ Australian industry expenditure.
• REalloyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREalloys partnered with SRC for North America's first large-scale heavy rare-earth processing plant for defense supply chain. SRC's AI-driven facility in Saskatoon can match Chinese production efficiency with just six operators versus 80 workers. REalloys investing ~$21 million to expand SRC's facility. Target ~400 tonnes annual output by end of 2027, scaling to 600 tonnes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thales: Holds the #2 position in ground-based surveillance radar at 20.5% global market share and is a major Western radar manufacturer across military and civil applications, directly competing with SRC across multiple radar product lines.
• Leonardo DRS: Mid-tier U.S. defense electronics specialist competing with SRC in radar, EW, and sensor systems for U.S. DoD programs, with similar customer base and product portfolio overlap.
• Teledyne FLIR: Holds the #1 position in ground-based surveillance radar at 24.5% global market share, directly competing with SRC's SR Hawk family in the same product category and serving similar defense and border security customers.
• L3Harris Technologies: Major defense prime with overlapping portfolios in electronic warfare, SIGINT, and intelligence systems, directly competing with SRC for DoD EW and intelligence contracts including EWIRDB-adjacent work.

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime competing with SRC on radar, EW, and integrated air defense systems; bundles SRC-relevant capabilities into larger platform sales across military and international customers.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with EW, radar, and intelligence systems; competes with SRC across U.S. and allied markets, particularly in SIGINT and EW operational support services.
• Saab: European defense manufacturer with radar and EW portfolios including Giraffe radar family; competes with SRC in allied nation procurements and offers comparable surveillance and C-UAS solutions.
• Northrop Grumman: Major U.S. defense prime with EW, radar, and C2 systems; competes with SRC for DoD airborne EW and ground sensor programs as a larger incumbent with broader platform offerings.
• Raytheon Technologies: Major defense prime with broad portfolio spanning radar, EW, missiles, and sensors; competes with SRC across multiple product categories but operates at much larger scale with bundled system offerings.

Others

• Rohde & Schwarz: SRC's technology partner for the RSGEN EW environmental signal generation system; provides COTS signal generators that SRC integrates with its EW threat library software, representing an adjacent ecosystem participant in the EW simulation market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/srcdefense
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• Facebookfacebook.com/SRCInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/SRCdefense
• Instagraminstagram.com/SRCdefense

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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