Next Gen Das F 35
Lockheed Martin has selected Raytheon to develop the next-
generation distributed aperture system (DAS) for the F-35
Lightning II. A winner in the fighter stakes
The system comprises six infrared cameras located
around the aircraft that provide a spherical view of its surroundings
to the pilot’s helmet display, by day or night. Giving
mission critical superiority over other planes in various
mission roles.
Northrop Grumman is the current provider, but the Raytheon
system is expected to be introduced at production lot 15 – in
around 2023. Raytheon’s solution promises significant life-cycle cost
savings, performance enhancements and a five-fold improvement in
reliability.
Lockheed Martin is expected to leverage its development on
the F-35 , however it will have to take cognisance of the
Brexit mess now taking place. The UK is expected to leave the
EU and form an alliance with Russia. Thus most of the
current F-35 infra strcture is expected to find its way into
the Russian ‘military industrial complex’ via British
deception. SA Artillery