BAE Systems has secured a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin for the maintenance of the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system used in the F-22 Raptor. This critical contract solidifies BAE Systems’ role in ensuring the continued readiness and effectiveness of the F-22’s EW capabilities.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley
As the original manufacturer of the AN/ALR-94 EW system, BAE Systems has been involved in its life cycle management since the inception of the program. The company will be responsible for overseeing repairs and upgrades, managing supplier logistics, maintaining test equipment, and providing depot-level spares and engineering support. These efforts are essential to maintaining the EW system’s readiness and relevance for the F-22’s air dominance missions.
Dan Harrington, Director of F-22 Programs at BAE Systems, emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter. He stated, “We’re investing in sustainment excellence to keep Raptors and other platforms ready to engage modern threats and outpace our adversaries.”
BAE Systems’ proactive approach to sustainment has consistently yielded high readiness rates while reducing life cycle costs. The company’s recent investment in a state-of-the-art F-22 repair facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire underscores its dedication to agile and cost-effective sustainment support.
This contract underscores the collaborative efforts of BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Air Force to ensure that the F-22 Raptor remains a formidable asset in contested airspace. It represents a pivotal step in bolstering the readiness and effectiveness of this cutting-edge fighter aircraft.
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