
The United States Air Force has developed a new weapon for its F-15 fighter jets. Eagle Passive Active Alert Survival System (EPAWSS)’s approval to go into full production. This provides the opportunity to install the new system on more aircraft of the current F-15 fleet.
About EPAWSS
Developed by BAE Systems EPAWSS, is an electronic warfare system designed to enable F-15 fighter jets to track, deceive and deceive threats in highly competitive environments. EPAWSS is a Boeing-built F-15EX Eagle II will serve as a standard component of the Air Force’s fleet. In addition, the Air Force has F-15E Strike Eagle It also plans to equip some of its fleet's aircraft with this system.
Contract and Production Process
The Air Force has agreed on a January 6, 2024, agreement with Boeing for full production of the EPAWSS $616 million signed a contract. This contract is for F-15E jets 45 sets of EPAWSS production kits and the system is expected to be completed by the end of 2030. The kits in question, Group A ve Group B and will be built at Boeing's facilities in St. Louis, Missouri, and Nashua, New Hampshire, with the new systems also to be installed in San Antonio, Texas.
EPAWSS Capabilities
EPAWSS is designed to ensure the F-15's survivability against air defense systems. radar warning, geographical location, situational awareness ve self defense This system allows F-15 aircraft to penetrate deeper into enemy territory and evade modern air defense systems more effectively.
Advanced Electronic Warfare Technology
UAE, EPAWSS cognitive electronic warfare (EW) tried to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its capabilities. Cognitive EWis a concept that allows the system to respond quickly to new threats. In May 2023, in Alaska Northern Edge 2023 In the exercise, two F-15EX encountered new electromagnetic threats. This exercise tested the successful adaptation of EPAWSS’ cognitive EW capabilities to new threats.
Current Status
EPAWSS is currently Eglin Air Force Base (Florida), Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada) and Portland Air National Guard Base It is used in F-15 jets at bases such as (Oregon).
EPAWSS is an important step in modernizing the F-15 fleet, Surviving advanced threats This advanced electronic warfare system for the F-15 aircraft, developed in collaboration with Boeing and BAE Systems, will significantly increase the combat capabilities of the Air Force.