BAE Systems to Deliver Radar Warning Receivers for C-130J Aircraft to U.S. Air Force

BAE Systems is set to deliver AN/ALR-56M radar warning receivers to the U.S. Air Force.

These systems, valued at $133 million under contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, aim to enhance the protection of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft missions.

The AN/ALR-56M system is designed for broad-spectrum, long-range threat detection and adaptive filtering to isolate threat signals in dense signal environments. It provides timely warnings about search, acquisition, and tracking radars, along with reliable threat response capabilities. This enables pilots to engage or evade threats.

Combining receiver architecture with antennas and controls, the AN/ALR-56M integrates with jammers, countermeasure dispensers, radars, and other avionics. It employs high-speed digital processing, advanced algorithms, and digital upgrades to counter modern threats. BAE Systems has integrated its electronic warfare systems with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars on multiple advanced fighters. Specifically, on the F-16, the AN/ALR-56M integrates with the aircraft’s Scalable Agile Beam AESA Radar, which achieved Initial Operation Capability in November 2021 after testing.