RTX's Raytheon Completes Delta Design Review for its F/A-18E/F Advanced Electronic Warfare Prototype
Raytheon, an RTX business, has completed a Delta Design Review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet ahead of schedule. The system, designed to replace existing electronic warfare components, aims to enhance aircraft survivability and sustainability.
The review evaluated weapons replaceable assemblies and system hardware integration, confirming the system's capability to provide critical electronic attack and support measures. The project, awarded through an $80 million contract in December last year, will proceed to government laboratory testing to validate Open Mission Systems compliance and demonstrate advanced system attributes.
Raytheon's development approach utilizes digital and model-based systems engineering tools, enabling efficient scaling, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization.
Raytheon, un'azienda di RTX, ha completato una Delta Design Review del suo prototipo di Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) per il F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet della Marina degli Stati Uniti, anticipando i tempi previsti. Il sistema, progettato per sostituire i componenti di guerra elettronica esistenti, mira a migliorare la sopravvivenza e la sostenibilità degli aerei.
La revisione ha valutato gli assemblaggi sostituibili delle armi e l'integrazione dell'hardware del sistema, confermando la capacità del sistema di fornire misure critiche di attacco elettronico e supporto. Il progetto, aggiudicato tramite un contratto da 80 milioni di dollari nel dicembre dello scorso anno, procederà con i test nei laboratori governativi per convalidare la conformità con i Sistemi Missione Aperti e dimostrare le caratteristiche avanzate del sistema.
Il metodo di sviluppo di Raytheon utilizza strumenti di ingegneria dei sistemi basati su modelli e digitali, consentendo una scalabilità efficiente, la riduzione dei costi e l'ottimizzazione della catena di approvvigionamento.
Raytheon, una empresa de RTX, ha completado una revisión de diseño Delta de su prototipo de Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) para el F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet de la Marina de los EE. UU. antes de lo programado. El sistema, diseñado para reemplazar los componentes de guerra electrónica existentes, tiene como objetivo mejorar la supervivencia y sostenibilidad de las aeronaves.
La revisión evaluó los conjuntos reemplazables de armas y la integración del hardware del sistema, confirmando la capacidad del sistema para proporcionar medidas críticas de ataque electrónico y apoyo. El proyecto, adjudicado a través de un contrato de 80 millones de dólares en diciembre del año pasado, avanzará a pruebas en laboratorios gubernamentales para validar la conformidad con los Sistemas de Misión Abiertos y demostrar atributos avanzados del sistema.
El enfoque de desarrollo de Raytheon utiliza herramientas de ingeniería de sistemas basadas en modelos y digitales, lo que permite una escalabilidad eficiente, reducción de costos y optimización de la cadena de suministro.
레이시온은 RTX의 기업으로써 미국 해군의 F/A-18 E/F 슈퍼 호넷을 위한 고급 전자전(ADVEW) 프로토타입의 델타 디자인 리뷰를 예정보다 빨리 완료했습니다. 이 시스템은 기존 전자전 부품을 대체하기 위해 설계되었으며, 항공기의 생존성과 지속가능성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이 리뷰는 무장 교체 조립품과 시스템 하드웨어 통합을 평가하였으며, 시스템이 중요한 전자 공격 및 지원 조치를 제공할 수 있는 능력을 확인했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 지난해 12월에 8천만 달러의 계약을 통해 수주되었으며, 오픈 미션 시스템 준수를 검증하고 고급 시스템 속성을 보여주기 위해 정부 실험실 테스트로 진행될 예정입니다.
레이시온의 개발 접근 방식은 디지털 및 모델 기반 시스템 엔지니어링 도구를 활용하여 효율적인 확장, 비용 절감 및 공급망 최적화를 가능하게 합니다.
Raytheon, une entreprise de RTX, a complété une revue de conception Delta de son prototype de Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) pour le F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet de la Marine des États-Unis, en avance sur le calendrier. Le système, conçu pour remplacer les composants de guerre électronique existants, vise à améliorer la survie et la durabilité des aéronefs.
La révision a évalué les ensembles remplaçables d'armement et l'intégration du matériel système, confirmant la capacité du système à fournir des mesures critiques d'attaque électronique et de soutien. Le projet, attribué par le biais d'un contrat de 80 millions de dollars en décembre de l'année dernière, passera à des tests en laboratoire gouvernemental pour valider la conformité avec les Systèmes de Mission Ouverts et démontrer les attributs avancés du système.
L'approche de développement de Raytheon utilise des outils de génie des systèmes basés sur des modèles et digitaux, permettant une mise à l'échelle efficace, une réduction des coûts et une optimisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Raytheon, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat die Delta-Design-Überprüfung seines Prototyps für Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) für die F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet der US Navy vorfristig abgeschlossen. Das System, das entwickelt wurde, um bestehende elektronische Kriegsführungskomponenten zu ersetzen, zielt darauf ab, die Überlebensfähigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit der Flugzeuge zu verbessern.
Die Überprüfung bewertete die austauschbaren Waffensysteme und die Systemhardware-Integration und bestätigte die Fähigkeit des Systems, kritische elektronische Angriffs- und Unterstützungsmaßnahmen bereitzustellen. Das Projekt, das letzten Dezember durch einen Vertrag über 80 Millionen Dollar vergeben wurde, wird nun in die Testphase in Regierungs-Labors übergehen, um die Konformität mit den Open Mission Systems zu validieren und fortgeschrittene Systemattribute zu demonstrieren.
Der Entwicklungsansatz von Raytheon nutzt digitale und modellbasierte Systemtechnik-Tools, die eine effiziente Skalierung, Kostenreduzierung und Optimierung der Lieferkette ermöglichen.
- Ahead of schedule completion of Delta Design Review milestone
- $80 million contract secured for ADVEW prototype development
- Successful validation of critical electronic warfare capabilities
- Implementation of efficient manufacturing processes reducing costs
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Insights
The successful Delta Design Review of Raytheon's ADVEW prototype marks a significant technical advancement in electronic warfare capabilities for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The integration of 6th generation electronic warfare systems represents a important upgrade that will enhance the aircraft's survivability against modern threats.
The project's ahead-of-schedule execution and successful validation of weapons replaceable assemblies demonstrates strong technical progress. The
The transition to laboratory testing phase for Open Mission Systems compliance is particularly noteworthy, as this will ensure interoperability with other defense systems - a critical factor in modern military operations. This development positions RTX favorably in the defense electronics sector, particularly in the growing electronic warfare systems market.
This milestone achievement strengthens RTX's position in the naval aviation modernization program. The ADVEW program represents a critical capability upgrade for the Navy's primary strike fighter, addressing both immediate tactical needs and long-term sustainability requirements. The ahead-of-schedule completion suggests efficient project management and strong execution capabilities.
The emphasis on supply chain optimization and manufacturing efficiency is particularly relevant given current global supply chain challenges in the defense sector. The successful review validates RTX's approach to system integration and positions them well for potential follow-on contracts. This development could lead to additional opportunities as the Navy continues to modernize its electronic warfare capabilities across other platforms.
System will integrate 6th generation capabilities into the Navy's primary Strike Fighter aircraft
Executed ahead of schedule, the review assessed the weapons replaceable assemblies, or WRAs, and how each part of the hardware system works together to meet required specifications. The review confirmed that the system can provide critical electronic attack and electronic support measures capabilities.
"This event is a significant milestone that demonstrates our multi-function approach of integrating electronic support and electronic attack to revolutionize modern electronic warfare systems," said Bryan Rosselli, president of Advanced Products & Solutions at Raytheon. "Our solution provides the needed capabilities to defeat the ever-evolving threats of the world's most dangerous adversaries now and well into the future."
Raytheon's integration of digital and model-based systems engineering tools in the development of ADVEW provides requirements traceability, streamlines system integration, and mitigates risk to enable rapid aircraft integration. The company's approach leverages common material base and manufacturing processes to efficiently scale, reduce cost, minimize supply chain disruption, and deliver ahead of schedule.
In December of last year, Raytheon was awarded a
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