Capable

A critical enabler to surveillance and air dominance, the AEW&C offers the most advanced, state-of-the-art airborne moving target indicator capability (AMTI) available today.

Based on a Boeing Next-Generation 737, the AEW&C’s radar provides a full 360-degree surveillance capability with sector emphasis and other techniques to dynamically adjust to emerging tactical situations. Sector emphasis extends detection range without the need to fly closer to threat situations.

Fully interoperable, the AEW&C brings battle management to the tactical edge of the battle space. The mission processing capability provides real-time analytics for targeting and processes critical data throughout all phases of threat engagement with little or no latency. Programmable chaff and flares operate as a defensive countermeasure against threats, increasing the aircraft’s survivability.

Available, Reliable and Sustainable

Operating successfully around the globe for more than a decade, the AEW&C is a mature and combat-proven platform, in production and available when called upon. On average, current AEW&C operators experience higher operational availability rates that allow it to spend more time in the skies. Compared to the E-3 AWACS, overall operating costs are estimated to be 66% less, and because the AEW&C has more operational capability, less jets and manpower are needed to deliver the increased capability.