Northrop grumman corporation delivers 500th an/apg-81 aesa radar for the f-35 lightning ii

Northrop grumman corporation has delivered its 500th an/apg-81 fire control radar for the f-35 lightning ii. the northrop grumman an/apg-81 active electronically scanned array is the cornerstone of the f-35's advanced sensor suite, providing unparalleled battlespace situational awareness that translates into platform lethality, effectiveness and survivability. the an/apg-81 radar has long-range active and passive air-to-air and air-to-ground modes that support a wide range of demanding missions. these modes are complemented by an array of stealth features as well as electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance functions. northrop grumman plays a key role in the development, modernization, sustainment and production of the f-35. in addition to producing the an/apg-81 radar, the company manufactures the center fuselage and wing skins for the aircraft, produces and maintains several sensor systems, avionics, mission systems and mission-planning software, pilot and maintainer training systems courseware, electronic warfare simulation test capability, and low-observable technologies.
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