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The article reports the signing of a £123 million agreement in January 2017 by British prime minister Theresa May and Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim with regard to the development of the Turkish fighter plane called TF­-X. Topics discussed include the plan of aerospace company BAE Systems to dispatch 120 engineers to Ankara, Turkey to work on the project and the development of avionics and active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

The article presents information related to the field of aeronautics. Northrop Grumman Corp. is developing a new S-band active electronically scanned array radar. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. completed ground vibration testing of the first pre-production F-35A Joint Strike Fighter on April 30. UAL Corp. is consolidating its airport operations and cargo divisions in an ongoing effort to streamline operations and gain cost savings.

The article reports that F-15C fighter pilots of the 12th and 19th squadrons are flying the radar of the future. It uses sensor technology that is to be operational on the F/A-22 Raptor, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and upgraded F-15E Strike Eagle. The radar's performance numbers are classified, but the new Raytheon APG-63(V)2 radars, the first that are operational with active electronically scanned arrays, can see a small cruise missile or an airframe with stealth shaping at around 50 minutes, the distance at which the standard F-15C radar would see a manned-fighter target. The subscale, cruise missile-like targets that pilots practice against are 12-14 ft. long while an Su-27 is about 72 ft. long and a MiG-29, 57 ft.

Highlights the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system being developed by Raytheon and Northrop Grumman for the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft of the United States as of September 11, 2000. Features of the AESA system; Comparison with radar technologies installed in other fighter aircraft.

The article reports that the British Defense Ministry and industry are pursuing a novel design of active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the Eurofighter Typhoon. The work was undertaken as an element of the Advanced Radar Targeting System (ARTS) demonstrator project. Led by Qinetiq, with Selex providing the AESA, the radar was integrated on a Tornado GR4A, with trials carried out in Great Britain and using ranges in the U.S.

The article deals with the decision of the Joint Strike Fighter development team to include the APG-81 radar of the F-35 aircraft in a major military exercise to test its ability to counter electronic attacks. Teri Marconi, vice president for combat avionics for Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, relates that the participate of the radar in exercise Northern Edge 09, mounted on Northrop Grumman's BAC One-Eleven testbed has proven its electronic protection capabilities. Information is presented on the test flights of the F-35.

The article reports on the use of stealth modifications for conventional and phased array radar designs by Russia's Phazotron in its effort to reduce the overall radar cross section (RCS) of fighter aircraft. Cladding areas of the antenna structure and mechanical array in radar-absorbent material (RAM) is one technique being employed. Conventional planar array and active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radar components are potentially significant contributors to an aircraft's RCS.

The article presents information on the new capabilities of the Spanish air force with the absorption of the Eurofighter Typhoon. It reflects that the military and industry technicians need to work through problems presented by the aircraft. An expert comments that the launching of new radar has changed the performance of the fighter. The radar has about 50% more power than the APG-67 flown on F/A-18s and provides good targeting information. But the software still needs refinements to better filter the false tracks.

Focuses on the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system being developed for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft of the United States as of September 11, 2000. Features of the AESA system; Implications for the fighting capabilities of the JSF.

Focuses on the sensor system created by Raytheon and Northrop Grumman for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft in the United States as of September 11, 2000. Enhancement of the functions of active electronically scanned array system; Impact on the fighting capabilities of the JSF.

The article focuses on the description, production, and upgrades of several fighter planes used by the air forces across the world as of 2014. Topics include addition of active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radars to the F-15 Eagle fighter plane, the production of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter plane, and description of F/A-18 twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter which is now produced by Boeing.

The article reports that jet manufacturer Eurofighter has announced a program to develop an active, electronically scanned array (AESA) for the Typhoon aircraft. Upgrades made to the Typhoon model are discussed along with enhancements projected for the future. Radar technology and weaponry currently used by the Typhoon are detailed.

The article reports on the development of the RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and the demonstration of operational techniques which could potentially improve Rafale's export chances. The two features would improve the aircraft's capabilities and survivability, as well as help it secure a coveted foreign customer for the aircraft. The AESA will boost Rafale's target detection range by 40% and increase the number of targets that can be tracked simultaneously.

The article reports on the refusal by the U.S. government to allow South Korea to fit an advanced Selex radar to its FA-50 light fighter aircraft. The South Korean air force will probably have to rethink the role of FA-50 in its future force structure if lack of an adequate radar robs the aircraft of the ability to fight North Korean MiG-29 aircraft. The Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 may have to be restricted to ground attack, and even then it will suffer from not having a modern radar with a synthetic aperture mode for high resolution.

The article reports that the next-generation electronic-attack and high-resolution radar for the F/A-18F Super Hornets of the U.S. Navy is not yet ready for combat, according to an operational evaluation. Despite the "not effective and not suitable for combat operations" rating, based on tests with older software in summer of 2006, the report did note that the Raytheon-built APG-79 radar is effective and is suitable for training purposes says Capt. Donald Gaddis, F/A-18E/F program manager.

The article reports on the plans by U.S. Air Force General Ronald Keys to upgrade the radar capabilities of older aircraft of the Air Force. He looks to install active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, with predicted range up to 250 miles and jamming capability on 220 F-15E Strike Eagles and 178 F-15C Eagles.

The article reports that there is another acquisition battle involving radars and high-power microwave (HPM) weapons that will pit entrenched, big-money but older-technology programs against smaller, cheaper, more powerful designs. Both radars and HPM weapons are switching to fiber optics from the traditional electricity moving through copper wires. Raytheon researchers report test results that could propel fighter aircraft radar ranges out to 250 mi.

The article focuses on the possible demonstration of a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon on a variant of an unmanned combat aircraft. The HPM weapon capability, which can disable enemy electronics and scramble computers, would come as an upgrade to the radar of a fighter plane. However, the capability will emerge first as a dedicated payload for selected unmanned combat aircraft, according to George Muellner, chief of advanced systems at Boeing.

The article reports that the pending release of an Indian air force request for proposals is focusing the attention of both Russian and Western manufacturers. India is expected to purchase 126-200 aircraft to meet its medium multirole combat aircraft requirement, so fighter houses are lining up to offer their wares to New Delhi. Several industry officials suggest that elements of the Indian request for proposals may reflect a technology trawl for key systems. It's generally anticipated that India will require aircraft to be equipped with an active electronically scanned array radar.

This article reports that Singapore's decision to select Boeing's F-15T for its next fighter puts the island state firmly in the U.S. camp for its combat aircraft, and also bolsters the interdiction fighter's production line long after it was thought dead. The F-15T prevailed over the Dassault Rafale in a competition that began with six different fighter types. It's the latest major export order for an F-15E version, after South Korea opted for the aircraft several years ago. The Singaporean F-15T will be the most modern standard. The aircraft are likely to be fitted with an active electronically scanned array version of the APG-63 radar. Northrop Grumman Corp. will supply a version of the AN/ALQ-135 electronic warfare system. It has been upgraded with microwave power module transmitter technology to increase power and reduce weight.

The article reports that Eurofighter Typhoon partner nations are investigating exploiting an enhanced synthetic aperture radar capability to provide submetric-resolution air-to-surface targeting data, and identification, at ranges in excess of 50 minutes. An improved SAR mode for the ECR-90/Captor radar will be introduced in the Tranche 2 standard for the aircraft. A priority for Tranche 2 irrespective of British government-industry politicking over final inking of the production contract is to quickly introduce and expand the Typhoon's latent air-to-surface capability. The deal, covering 236 aircraft, is now likely to be signed by Germany, Italy, Spain and Great Britain by November.

Discusses the capabilities of the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system being developed for the Joint Strike Fighter of the United States as of September 11, 2000. Electronic support measures; Cued radar search; High effective-radiated-power electronic countermeasures.

Announces the launching of ECR-90 radar for the Eurofighter plane by Marconi Electronic Systems of General Electric Co. (GEC) company. Features; Companies that are interested in the radar system.

The article reports on demonstration of array radar CEAFAR by the Northrop Grumman Corp. in association with CEA Technologies Pty. Ltd. in Australia. It states that CEAFAR as digital radar system that incorporates digital beam forming and can be customized depending on operational and technical requirements. It also states that this radar system can be fixed to new vessels and vessels already in operation for extending their operational lifespan and their range.

In this article, the author reports on the introduction of high-resolution synthetic-aperture-radar (SAR) systems and the first optical communication installation in 1970s. The author says that the first full-scale development radar for the U.S. Air Force F-16 multi-role air-combat fighter was delivered to General Dynamics Corp. in the spring of 1977.

Focuses on the application of radar-warning receiver (RWR) in jet fighters which would be used to pinpoint enemy radio-frequency emitters' locations by the U.S. Air Force (USAF). Decision of the USAF to award defense contract with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center under the Advanced Tactical Targeting Technology program which calls for the development of the necessary software algorithms and Frequency and Time Module; Significance of the geolocation data acquired and shared among other aircraft in targeting air-defense sites; Consideration of the RWR technology for the development of the future F/A-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter; Claim of the author that the advancement of all-digital mission avionics is advancing and that multiple discrete systems is now obsolete.

Reports developments related to the European defense community as of July 2004. Memorandum of agreement signed between the governments of Sweden and the Czech Republic for the latter to lease 14 Saab JAS 39 C/D Gripen fighters for a period of 10 years; Launch of the Fridtjof Nansen, the first of five Aegis-equipped ships under the Royal Norwegian Navy's frigate program; Acceptance of the British Royal Air Force on the completion of upgrades made by Lockheed Martin Corp. to two of its long-range solid-state defense radars.

Reports on Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems' delivery of an AN/APG-80 fire-control radar to Lockheed Martin for the F-16 Block 60 fighter to be developed for the United Arab Emirates. Features and capabilities of the radar.