What SYRACUSE RESEARCH CORPORATION does

SRC, Inc. (formerly Syracuse Research Corporation) is a not-for-profit defense research and development company founded in 1957 and headquartered in North Syracuse, New York. The company develops and manufactures advanced radar systems, electronic warfare (EW) technologies, signals intelligence (SIGINT) tools, and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. intelligence community, and allied governments. Its product portfolio centers on three families: the SR Hawk ground surveillance radar (500+ units fielded), the AN/TPQ-50 / AN/TPQ-49 lightweight counter-mortar radars (1,000+ procured globally), and the newer Gryphon AESA multi-mission radars (R1410, R1430/R1440, R1540). SRC also maintains stewardship of the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB), the U.S. DoD industry-standard parametric data source for radar warning receivers and jammers, alongside EW systems such as Ghost Mantis and the LIDS counter-UAS integrated defeat system.

The company operates through multiple subsidiaries — SRCTec (manufacturing), SRC Aus Pty Ltd., SRC Canada Ltd., SRC UK Ltd., and the recently formed SRC KSA joint venture (February 2026) — supporting a globally distributed defense customer base across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) U.S. and allied government defense R&D contracts won via competitive procurement and OTA vehicles, (2) hardware product sales of radar and EW systems through SRCTec, and (3) niche training and EWIRDB data services. Major customers include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. EPA, and allied ministries in Australia, the UK, Poland, Qatar, Egypt, and Japan. Notable program wins include a $1 billion Foreign Military Sales agreement with Qatar for LIDS counter-UAS systems, a $60M Air Force REFLECT IDIQ contract, a $90M EPA scientific support contract, and a partnership with Boeing to provide the RF mission payload for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft.

SRC's not-for-profit structure is positioned as a competitive advantage, enabling mission-first reinvestment in R&D and access to specific procurement vehicles rather than profit maximization. The company employs approximately 1,400-1,500 engineers, scientists, and professionals across its U.S. and international offices, with leadership drawn from senior U.S. defense and intelligence backgrounds (including a former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence as Board Chair). Key technology focus areas include AESA radar miniaturization, multi-function EW for collaborative combat aircraft, EW threat data analytics, and AI/ML-driven signal classification and electromagnetic spectrum scenario generation.

Name

SYRACUSE RESEARCH CORPORATION

Legal name

SRC, Inc.

Website

https://syrres.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit defense R&D company developing radar, electronic warfare, counter-UAS, and signals intelligence systems for the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied governments worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Defense radar systems
• Electronic warfare
• Counter-UAS technology
• Signals intelligence
• Military sensor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

North Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Research & Development Contracts: SRC operates as a not-for-profit R&D company receiving contracts from U.S. DoD, intelligence community agencies, and international allied governments for radar, electronic warfare, and intelligence solutions.
2. Defense Products Manufacturing & Sales: SRCTec manufactures and delivers defense products including radar systems (SR Hawk, AN/TPQ-50, Gryphon family), electronic warfare systems, and counter-UAS technologies to government and allied military customers.
3. Training Services: SRC provides EWIRDB training courses (3-day and 5-day formats) at its Dayton office or off-site locations for EW analysts and engineers, priced at $20,000-$25,000 per course.
4. Environmental & Intelligence Services: Contracts for environmental services (EPA technical/scientific support) and intelligence analysis services for defense and intelligence community customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SRC develops, manufactures, and supports advanced defense technologies including ground surveillance radars, multi-mission counterfire radars, AESA radars, electronic warfare systems, and counter-UAS solutions for the U.S. military and allied governments. The company also provides the EWIRDB electromagnetic threat database, mission planning support, EW intelligence production, SIGINT analysis, and life cycle management services through its SRCTec subsidiary.

Product overview

SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit defense research and development company offering a comprehensive portfolio of radar, electronic warfare, and intelligence products and services. The core product portfolio includes the SR Hawk ground surveillance radar family, AN/TPQ-50 and AN/TPQ-49 multi-mission/counterfire radars, and the newer Gryphon family of AESA radars (R1410, R1430/R1440, R1540) for counter-UAS and force protection. Electronic warfare offerings include Ghost Mantis multi-function EW systems and the LIDS counter-UAS system. SRC also provides the EWIRDB (Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database), the industry standard for radar parametric data, along with mission planning support and EW intel production/reprogramming services. The RSGEN product, developed with Rohde & Schwarz, extends commercial signal generation capabilities for EW threat simulation. Manufacturing and life cycle management services are delivered through SRCTec subsidiary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SR Hawk: Ground surveillance radar providing continuous 360-degree surveillance for detecting personnel, vehicles, marine vessels and aircraft
• Gryphon
• AN/TPQ-50
• Precision Fire Control Radar (PFCR)
• EWIRDB

Products and services

• SR Hawk Ground Surveillance Radar Lightweight, portable ground surveillance radar providing continuous 360-degree surveillance to detect and track personnel, land vehicles, marine vessels, and low-flying aircraft. The 7th generation (V)2E includes micro-Doppler classification and low probability of intercept mode.
• AN/TPQ-50 Multi-Mission Radar (LCMR) Non-rotating, electronically steered antenna radar with 360-degree surveillance and 3-D target location capabilities. Performs weapons location, air surveillance, and counter-UAS missions simultaneously. Most widely fielded counterfire radar with over 1,000 systems procured.
• AN/TPQ-49 Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radar (LCMR) Software-defined battlefield-proven radar operating in multiple modes via software changes for air surveillance or counterfire target acquisition missions.
• Gryphon R1410 AESA 3-D Multi-Domain Radar 3-D Active Electronically Scanned Array radar providing hemispherical surveillance of air, ground, and sea targets. Designed for counter-UAS including swarms, border surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection with simultaneous search and track modes.
• Gryphon R1430/R1440 Multi-Mission Radar Next-generation radar using novel approach to persistent 360-degree coverage with three (R1430) or four (R1440) radar panels. Offers faster update rates and enhanced target tracking for on-the-move or fixed-site deployment.
• Gryphon R1540 Multi-Mission Radar Extended range radar with higher accuracy and precision fire control in a compact solution. Provides counter-UAS and fire control capabilities for force protection.
• Precision Fire Control Radar (PFCR) 3-D fully active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radar detecting and tracking UAS, manned aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and RAM threats. Performs air surveillance and precision tracking simultaneously while integrating with various weapon systems.
• Combat Operations Battlefield Radar (COBRa) Prototype radar developed for Active Protection System (APS) application to address capability gaps in currently fielded systems for the U.S. Army.
• Ghost Mantis Multi-Function EW System Multi-function electronic warfare system designed for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) integration for airspace dominance. Gen 3 Multi-Function Array in development.
• LIDS (Fixed Site-Low, Slow, Small UAS Integrated Defeat System) Layered defense system for fixed-site locations that detects, tracks, identifies, and defeats unmanned aircraft systems. Modular design supports fixed and mobile configurations.
• Silent Archer Counter-UAS Technology Counter-unmanned aircraft system technology for detecting and defeating UAS threats through integrated sensors and effectors.
• EWIRDB (Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database) Industry standard source of parametric data for radars and non-communications emitters. Supports all traditional U.S. radar warning receiver and jammer systems as primary source of radar information for DoD.
• RSGEN Electronic Warfare Signal Generation System EW environmental signal generation solution developed in partnership with Rohde & Schwarz using R&S SMW200A vector signal generator. Extends COTS RF to government standard EW threat database simulator.
• Mission Planning Support Services Produces mission planning threat data through unique processes and software applications. Performs data engineering analysis on specialized systems to glean performance characteristics and behavioral data on radar, missiles, and AAA systems.
• EW Intel Production & Reprogramming Services Electronic warfare intelligence production and reprogramming services with world-class tools and analytic services for the intelligence production and reprogramming cycle.
• SIGINT Analysis Services Signals intelligence analysis services including SIGINT tool development and EW modernization tools to interface with EWIRDB and common SIGINT data formats.
• Product Support / Field Engineering Services Worldwide 24/7 product support including depot services, system sustainment and upgrades, and logistics support for SRCTec products.
• Environmental & CBRN Services Environmental and CBRN technical and scientific support services for the U.S. EPA and other government customers.
• EWIRDB Training Courses 3-day and 5-day training courses for EW analysts and engineers at SRC's Dayton office or off-site Continental U.S. locations, priced at $20,000-$25,000 per course with a maximum of 15 attendees per class. Secret clearance required; U.S. citizens only.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ SR Hawk radars deployed worldwide protecting warfighters, borders, and critical infrastructure
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CGI (UK MOD SOTERIA Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 June 2026SRC was selected as part of an industry team led by CGI to support the UK Ministry of Defence SOTERIA program, which aims to enhance UK defense capabilities.
• ERAF Industrial (SRC KSA Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026SRC and ERAF Industrial launched SRC KSA, a joint venture in Saudi Arabia to support regional defense needs and expand SRC's presence in the Middle East market.
• Benchmark Electronics, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025SRC partnered with Benchmark Electronics to integrate SR Hawk radar systems onto mobile video surveillance systems (MVSS-R) along the U.S. southwest border for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Benchmark is a global leader in engineering, design and manufacturing services for aerospace and defense. The integration enhances border surveillance with 7.5-mile radar coverage and persistent real-time situational awareness.
• Boeing (MQ-28 Ghost Bat Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025SRC Aus joined Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Australian Industry Team to provide a novel RF mission payload for the MQ-28A collaborative combat aircraft. SRC Aus has been a Boeing supplier since 2017. The payload embodies SRC's most modern capabilities combining over 65 years of knowledge supporting U.S., Australian and allied governments. Boeing's MQ-28 program has progressed from initial design through successful teaming flights with 200+ Australian companies engaged.
• Nippon Kaiyo Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2025SRC partnered with Nippon Kaiyo to deploy the Gryphon R1410 radar system in Japan. The radar 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. Deployed at a facility designated as important for securing national security in Japanese law for C-UAS applications.
• Rohde & SchwarzcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 September 2023SRC and Rohde & Schwarz partnered to develop the RSGEN — an EW environmental signal generation solution using the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator combined with SRC's digital backend technology and EW threat library expertise. The RSGEN enables customers to extend COTS RF equipment to EW threat database simulator standards, allowing direct generation of environmental RF from EW threat libraries for testing receivers, jammers, and radars in electromagnetic environments.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Curtiss-Wright provides defense electronics, embedded computing, and ruggedized COTS products for radar, EW, and missile defense applications. Comparable to SRC's high-performance embedded computing business and SRCTec electronics manufacturing, serving similar DoD primes and military end customers.
• Parsons Corporation: Parsons provides defense, intelligence, and infrastructure solutions, including radar systems integration, EW, and counter-UAS. Comparable to SRC in defense technology segments with overlapping customer base (U.S. Army, Air Force, intelligence community), and similar not-for-profit-like mission focus on national security.
• CACI International: CACI provides defense and intelligence services, including electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and mission support to U.S. DoD and intelligence agencies. Comparable to SRC in EW intel production, SIGINT analysis, and defense services segments, with broader federal IT services portfolio.

Emerging players

• Epirus: Epirus develops directed-energy and counter-electronics systems for counter-UAS and Air Force Research Laboratory programs. Comparable to SRC in the counter-UAS/counter-electronics space with emerging technology focus, though Epirus is venture-backed and focused on Leonard Pod high-power microwave systems.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril is a U.S. defense technology company building counter-UAS systems (Roadrunner, Lattice software) and CCA-related products. Comparable to SRC as both are non-traditional defense tech companies targeting counter-UAS and autonomous systems, though Anduril is more venture-capital-backed with a faster product iteration cycle.

Regional players

• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): IAI is a major Israeli defense electronics manufacturer with radar (ELTA Systems), EW, and intelligence solutions serving global defense markets. Comparable to SRC in ground surveillance radar, counter-UAS, and EW segments, with strong international export business similar to SRC's FMS distribution across allied nations.

Direct peers

• AeroVironment: AeroVironment manufactures tactical UAVs and counter-UAS systems (e.g., Puma, Switchblade, and P550). Comparable to SRC in the counter-UAS market with overlapping customer base (U.S. DoD, allied governments), and both serve the small-UAS threat mitigation and force protection segments.
• Mercury Systems: Mercury Systems is a U.S. defense electronics manufacturer specializing in mission-critical RF, microwave, and embedded computing for radar and EW applications. Directly comparable to SRC's SRCTec business in defense electronics manufacturing for radar subsystems, sensors, and high-performance embedded computing.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos designs and manufactures unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS, and electronic warfare products for the U.S. military. Comparable to SRC in counter-UAS and EW product segments, particularly in radar and target drone systems, with a focus on affordable, high-performance defense electronics.
• Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS (which acquired RADA Electronic Industries) manufactures tactical radar, electronic warfare, and advanced sensing systems for military forces. Directly comparable to SRC's commercial radar and EW business, particularly in ground surveillance, counter-UAS, and force protection applications for the U.S. Army and allied customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SRCdefense
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SRCdefense
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRCInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syracuse-research-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/SRCdefense

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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