Operational Environment, Mission Need, And The Future Fight

The F-35's integrated electronic warfare (EW) system is crucial for operating in contested electromagnetic environments. It provides 360-degree situational awareness, rapid-response capabilities, and the ability to evade, engage, counter, and jam threats.

BAE Systems is designing the next-generation "Block 4" version of the F-35's EW system to address evolving threats. The system aims to detect every relevant threat pulse and enable rapid responses to multiple simultaneous threats.

This article explores how F-35's EW system is designed for dominance over the electromagnetic spectrum and can be shared with friendly forces. BAE Systems is also advancing its Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) for F-15 fighter jets. The company's goal is to ensure the U.S. and its allies dominate the spectrum and have EW capabilities at the speed of need.