Raytheon, an RTX business, has completed a key review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The system is intended to replace existing electronic warfare equipment on the aircraft and provide enhanced protection against electronic threats.
The review marked a major milestone in the program, validating software development progress, integration with flight-representative hardware, and compatibility with government reference architecture and other self-protection subsystems.
“Our ADVEW prototype continues to showcase significant progress in both hardware and software that will improve the aircraft's ability to detect and counter electronic threats,” said Daniel Theisen, president of Advanced Products & Solutions at Raytheon. “We are on track with our fast-paced schedule and will continue developing the system to meet all necessary requirements on the U.S. Navy's accelerated fielding timeline.”
Raytheon has also held a Test Plan Working Group to coordinate the evaluation of ADVEW’s in-flight performance. In the coming months, the company plans additional demonstrations and the delivery of shipsets for government-led integration testing.