Posted in Beijing at 2023-12-15 12:15.
Nearly 1,000 F-35** fighter jets have been delivered worldwide and are equipped with integrated electronic warfare (EW) systems, which are key equipment for achieving defense capabilities, according to Defense Blog Network on December 13.
Commissioned by the U.S. Department of Defense, BAE spearheaded the development of the next-generation "Block4" AN ASQ-239 electronic warfare system, which is critical to ensuring that the F-35 defeats evolving threats.
As the operational environment changes, the F-35 faces a competitive environment fraught with electromagnetic threats. These threats, including advanced systems capable of detecting and signaling jamming, pose challenges for communications, navigation, and targeting. BAE's AN ASQ-239 system responds to these threats by detecting them at a 360-degree range, providing critical situational awareness without emitting a detectable signal.
Survivability and mission success depend on the performance of the F-35 in the electromagnetic spectrum. BAE's cutting-edge electronic warfare capabilities, including rapid threat detection and response, ensure pilots have unprecedented situational awareness and the ability to effectively respond to threats.
The Block4AN ASQ-239 system's advanced hardware and software enhancements enable superior signal detection, which is critical to countering sophisticated threats. In addition, this technology goes beyond the scope of the F-35 to power the F-15 fighter's Eagle Passive Active Early Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS).
The BAE's commitment to advancing electronic warfare capabilities is critical to ensuring the dominance of the United States and its allies in the electromagnetic spectrum. This concerted effort marks a critical step in ensuring defensive readiness, responding quickly to multiple threats, and ensuring that Allied forces dominate the ever-changing battlefield.