The Air Force has given approval for a Boeing-led industry team to begin production of the second lot of APG-82(V)1 active electronically scanned array radar systems for the F-15E fleet, announced the company on July 23. Under Lot 2, Boeing will supply 10 APG-82 units, states the release. Boeing’s industry partner Raytheon manufactures the AESA radar, which will replace the F-15E’s existing APG-70 mechanically scanned array radar system. The new radar is expected to significantly improve the aircraft’s ability to detect and track enemy targets and is also designed to be more reliable. The radar is undergoing testing at Eglin AFB, Fla., and Nellis AFB, Nev. Installation of the radar units is slated to begin in the third quarter of 2013, states the release. Lot 1 production of six APG-82s began last October.
Roper: Air Force Shopping for ‘Skyshots’
Oct. 26, 2020
The Air Force is calling on small businesses to pitch new technologies the service can help nurture into “war-winning” capabilities, service acquisition chief Will Roper said Oct. 26. These “Skyshots”—something short of “Moon Shots”—would be comparable to USAF's flying car initiative: requiring sustained investment that companies might not be able…