Raytheon's Advanced Electronic Warfare prototype for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet passes critical review

Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed a major review of its new Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. This new system is set to replace current electronic warfare systems on the aircraft to enhance its defensive capabilities and survivability.

This was a pivotal checkpoint to validate the progress of the prototype's software development, including its integration with flight-representative hardware and other essential self-protect subsystems, and ensuring its alignment with government reference architecture.

“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,” says Dan Theisen, president of Advanced Products & Solutions at Raytheon. “We’re 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.”

In addition to the recent review, Raytheon has completed a Test Plan Working Group to ensure ADVEW's in-flight performance is coordinated and streamlined to efficiently evaluate the system's readiness. In the coming months, the company will continue to conduct further demonstrations and delivery of shipsets for government-run integration testing.