"This win ensures
the Republic of Korea's KF-16 combat aircraft remain relevant in a constantly
evolving threat environment and builds on our legacy of providing enhanced
combat capabilities for global allied forces," said Rick Yuse, president
of Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems.
Subject to final definition by the United States Government, Raytheon
will deliver 134 active electronically scanned array radar systems with
deliveries anticipated to start in late 2016. The scope includes AESA
radar development, production of test assets for the system design and
development program, and production.
Raytheon has demonstrated F-16 platform expertise by delivering mission
critical avionics systems including the modular mission computer, electronic
warfare systems, and various weapons. This selection adds the F-16 Fighting
Falcon to the family of fighters retrofitted with Raytheon's AESA-based
radars (F-15C, F-15E and the F/A-18E/F).
"RACR complements and leverages Raytheon's F-16 avionics heritage to
provide the lowest risk, most affordable and highest reliability AESA
retrofit solution," said Jim Hvizd, vice president of International
Strategy and Business Development for Raytheon's Space and Airborne
Systems business. "This experience has directly contributed to the ease
of installation and performance that continues to exceed customer needs."
The Republic of Korea selection bolsters Raytheon's AESA radar production
base, which has already delivered more than 500 AESA systems worldwide,
supporting more than 400,000 operational tactical flight hours, both
industry firsts.