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The f-22 Raptor combat aircraft, created by the American company Lockheed Martin, first took off 26 years ago – on September 7, 1997. Despite such a solid age, he still continues to improve.
Peter Suchiu, senior editor of 19FortyFive, writes about this in his article.
Many experts still consider this fighter to be the best combat aircraft in the world. It was designed to combine stealth, speed, maneuverability and situational awareness. And although its main purpose is to gain air supremacy, it is also quite suitable for the role of an air–to–ground attack aircraft. And now, after two and a half decades of operation, it is getting even better, as it is planned to modernize the radar of the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.
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The British company BAE System has announced that it has signed a five-year contract with Lockheed Martin to support the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare system for the F-22 Raptor fighter. In accordance with the agreement, the company's specialists will be engaged in the repair and modernization of electronic warfare systems, supplier logistics, maintenance of test equipment, as well as the provision of spare parts and engineering support for upgraded F-22 EW.
The high-performance AN/ALR-94 system developed by BAE System is able to protect the Raptor with built-in radar warning, guidance support and other functions, providing increased awareness of the situation and self-defense. The system helps pilots identify, track potential threats and respond quickly to them.
