Digital Radar Warning Receiver
Abstract
The F-16 Digital Radar Warning Receiver (DRWR) program replaces an existing analog radar warning receiver and improves Electronic Warfare (EW) threat protection. This program is pursuing a dual solution approach integrating a currently available ALR-69A for the Air National Guard and Reserve fleets while developing an advanced Next-Generation Electronic Warfare (NGEW) Suite for the Active Duty fleet. Installation of these DRWRs will improve threat detection fidelity resulting in increased F-16 aircraft survivability and integration with future F-16 modifications (e.g. Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)). The NGEW Suite is a competitive prototyping program evaluating future options (e.g. electronic countermeasures via an internal jammer and capability for future growth upgrades) to meet the DRWR program requirements while mitigating current DRWR performance issues. Both programs are necessary for the F-16 to meet the National Defense Strategy requirement of operating in current as well as future contested environments. The DRWR program also facilitates Sensor Integration Unit (SIU), also known as Radio Frequency Compatibility (RFC), with associated systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 19f551af6114f2878caafc4397b7a87f
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