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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Getting Passive Active Warning Survivability System 7 Mar 2021, 10:33 UTC ·
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It sounds fancy, we know, but BAE Systems’ Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) can be seen like nothing more than an electronic shield protecting fighter jets in contested airspace. And starting this year, the U.S. Air Force’s McDonnell Douglas F-15 will be getting it. 13 photos
Boeing, now the owner of McDonnell Douglas, gave BAE a $58 million contract to start initial production of the EPAWSS system for deployment in fighter jets, in a bid to provide them with
“advanced electromagnetic capabilities.”
More to the point, EPAWSS comprises a wide range of multispectral sensors to detect incoming threats. Using signal processing, microelectronics, and intelligent algorithms, it is capable of giving the plane’s pilot radar warning, situational awareness, geolocation, and, most importantly, self-protection capabilities. It makes F-15 pilots
BAE awarded $58M to start production of EPAWSS for F-15s
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron check and install panels on an F-15 Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan in 2018. Photo by Quay Drawdy/U.S. Air Force
March 2 (UPI) BAE Systems was awarded a $58 million contract from Boeing to start low rate initial production of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System for the U.S. Air Force. The start of EPAWSS production marks a critical milestone and is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our industry team, said Jerry Wohletz, BAE s VP/GM of Electronic Combat Solutions, in a press statement. Our technology is cutting-edge, our factories are world-class, and our people are innovative and mission-focused.