The U.S. Air Force Wants Its F-15s to Hunt Stealth Fighters With the Radar Off

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The U.S. Air Force is advancing plans to upgrade its F-15 fighter fleet with next-generation infrared search and track technology amid growing concerns over China’s advanced combat aircraft. The new infrared sensor system could allow fighters to detect and track enemy aircraft without using radar emissions, making it harder for opponents to identify or counter. The technology is expected to improve the F-15EX Eagle II’s capabilities by enhancing…

The U.S. Air Force Wants Its F-15s to Hunt Stealth Fighters With the Radar Off

The Air Force has opened the search for a next-generation infrared eye for its F-15s, asking industry who can build a modern Infrared Search and Track system. It's market research, not yet a program, but the timing tells the story: the F-15EX buy has nearly tripled, Boeing has already flown a nose-mounted sensor on a test Eagle, and export customers have carried built-in versions for years. Radar announces itself. Heat cannot hide.