Raytheon has delivered its active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system to the Air Force, which means the service can begin the final phase of developmental flight testing once Boeing integrates the radar on an F-15C fighter. A company statement says the last phase involves multiple flight tests to ensure the radar meets all requirements. This latest AESA version offers “unparalleled targeting, tracking and enhanced situational awareness capabilities,” according to the statement.
Air Force depots are not typically meant for quick repair jobs, but during Operation Epic Fury, the service moved some of its stateside heavy maintenance capability forward to fix battle-damaged aircraft closer to the fight.
