Battlefield Sensors Deployed by the USA in Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)

 

AN/APG-77 Radar

**OEM**: Northrop Grumman

Advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar used in F-22 Raptors; provides high-resolution, long-range tracking and targeting.

FLIR Systems STAR SAFIRE 380-HLD

**OEM**: FLIR Systems

Multi-spectral infrared imaging system for airborne platforms, used for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and targeting with day/night capabilities.

AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System

**OEM**: Raytheon

Airborne electronic warfare pod system, jamming enemy radar and communications to provide electronic protection and attack capabilities.

MQ-9 Reaper Sensor Suite

**OEM**: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Multi-spectral targeting system (MTS-B) integrates electro-optical, infrared, laser rangefinder, and laser designator sensors for precision engagement.

SRCTec AN/TPQ-53 Radar

**OEM**: SRCTec

Counterfire radar system, detects, classifies, tracks incoming artillery, rockets, and mortars; can be used for air surveillance.

AN/SPY-6 Radar

**OEM**: Raytheon Technologies

Scalable radar providing air and missile defense capabilities with simultaneous detection, tracking, and engagement of multiple targets.

Raven B DDL (Digital Data Link) UAV

**OEM**: AeroVironment

Small, portable UAV with real-time video and infrared imagery for ground forces, providing battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance.

GIRAFFE AMB Radar

**OEM**: Saab

3D air surveillance radar with fast, multi-role capabilities for detecting, tracking, and identifying targets, including low-altitude threats.

AN/ASQ-239 Barracuda (EW System)

**OEM**: BAE Systems

Electronic warfare system providing advanced radar jamming, integrated with AESA radar for simultaneous offensive and defensive measures in the F-35.

AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System

**OEM**: BAE Systems

Missile detection and warning system for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, using ultraviolet sensors to detect and defeat missile threats.

AN/APY-9 Radar (E-2D Advanced Hawkeye)

**OEM**: Northrop Grumman

Ultra-high frequency (UHF) radar for long-range surveillance, tracking aircraft, cruise missiles, and detecting stealth objects with precision.

Litening AT Targeting Pod

**OEM**: Northrop Grumman/Rafael

Precision targeting pod with infrared, CCD-TV, and laser designator for air-to-ground missions, used on aircraft like the F-16 and A-10.

ALQ-214 IDECM (Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures)

**OEM**: Harris Corporation

Electronic countermeasure system used for threat detection, jamming, and self-protection against enemy radar-guided missiles.

AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR Radar

**OEM**: Northrop Grumman

Multi-mission radar system providing ground and air surveillance, including detection and tracking of cruise missiles, UAVs, and artillery.

MQ-1C Gray Eagle Sensor Suite

**OEM**: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Multi-spectral targeting and synthetic aperture radar systems for ISR, precision targeting, and communication relay over extended ranges.

AN/PRC-163 Manpack Radio

**OEM**: L3Harris Technologies

Multi-channel, secure radio providing situational awareness and communication between different military branches during joint missions.

TALON LGR (Laser Guided Rocket) Sensor

**OEM**: Raytheon Technologies

Laser-guided rocket with advanced guidance capabilities, providing precision engagement from helicopters and UAVs in close support operations.

MIDS JTRS (Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System)

**OEM**: Viasat/BAE Systems

Secure communication and data exchange system providing voice, video, and data interoperability between air, sea, and land forces.

AN/ZPY-3 Lynx SAR Radar

**OEM**: General Atomics

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with ground moving target indicator (GMTI) for high-resolution imaging in all weather conditions.

Raven Aerostar Persistent Surveillance Systems (Balloons)

**OEM**: Raven Industries

High-altitude balloon systems providing continuous surveillance and monitoring of wide areas for situational awareness over combat zones.