Northrop Grumman integrates next-gen radar and EW systems to boost F-16 combat capability

Northrop Grumman Elevates the F-16 with Next-Gen Electronic Warfare and Radar Technologies

October 27, 2025 On their own, Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) and Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar are formidable capabilities for the F-16. Together, they’re even better, providing unmatched survivability and lethality for the Viper. It’s a question of spectrum. Fighter jet radars and electronic warfare (EW) protection systems use the radio frequency portion …

Northrop Grumman integrates next-gen radar and EW systems to boost F-16 combat capability

“Dominating the electromagnetic spectrum paves the way for all other operations,” said James Conroy, vice president of electronic warfare and targeting. “In these high-stakes environments, having systems that work together is a significant advantage that allows warfighters to operate safely and effectively in the highly contested airspace of a near-peer fight.” IVEWS and SABR communicate digitally on a pulse-to-pulse basis, enabling each to be a…