This news is classified in: Defense Radar / EW Military Aircraft
Jun 1, 2023
The first U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft has arrived at Boeing [NYSE: BA] to begin upgrades as part of the Radar Modernization Program (RMP).
The RMP program will give the B-52 “fighter-like” radar capabilities, increasing navigation accuracy, targeting and tracking and will provide new, high-resolution mapping. The new radar will also be able to engage multiple targets simultaneously.
“The B-52 brings unique, critical capabilities to the U.S. Air Force as they move to a future two-bomber platform strategy,” said Jennifer Wong, director of Bomber Programs. “By modernizing the B-52 radar, we’re increasing the relevancy of the aircraft for the warfighter for close air support or strategic attack.”
By System (Reconnaissance system, Targeting system, Search and track system, Surveillance system, Warning/detection system, Countermeasure system, Navigation and guidance system, Special mission system), By Technology (Multispectral, Hyperspectral), By Application (Commercial, Military, Space), By Region, Competition, 2019-2029F
Download free sample pagesFollowing the on-schedule completion of the radar program Critical Design Review, Boeing began low-rate initial production of the new radar system for operational test and evaluation. Work on B-52 modernization takes place at Boeing sites in Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
RMP program upgrades include a new, wide-band radome on the aircraft’s nose; two high-definition, touch-screen, large area displays; two display sensor system processors that will connect the radar with other B-52 systems; two hand controllers and a modern active electronically scanned array radar.
