The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Boeing a USD 616 million contract to begin full-rate production of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the F-15 fighter aircraft.
This contract provides for procurement of Group A and Group B kits, system engineering program management, and interim contractor support lay-in material. The work will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, and Nashua, New Hampshire, with an anticipated completion date of 31 December, 2030.
Developed by BAE Systems, the EPAWSS provides the F-15 aircraft with fully-integrated radar warning, geolocation, situational awareness, and self-protection solutions to detect and defeat surface and airborne threats in highly contested, dense signal environments.
Equipped with state-of-the-art radio frequency electronic countermeasures, the EPAWSS enhances the ability to penetrate modern integrated air defence systems, ensuring rapid response capabilities and comprehensive protection for aircrew. This all-digital system is both smaller and lighter than its predecessors designed for the F-15 platform.
The flexible architecture of the EPAWSS allows for the integration of new capabilities and future upgrades. It also offers reduced lifecycle costs due to enhanced reliability, maintainability, and an extended service life.
By utilizing advanced digital electronic warfare technology derived from fifth-generation fighter aircraft, the system provides a 360-degree perspective of the battlespace, facilitating mission success even in environments with dense signals.
Furthermore, it improves situational awareness through all-aspect, broadband radar warning and geolocation features. The system enables simultaneous jamming without disrupting radar and radar warning receivers and is compatible with Active Electronically Scanned Array radars. Additionally, it includes a fully integrated AN/ALE-47 chaff and flare Countermeasure Dispenser System.
