Northrop Grumman has received $28.66m to develop the AN/APG-83 (SABR) radar for the F-16, which can simultaneously track 35 targets and extend its detection range to 150km

Northrop Grumman has received additional funding to continue developing active phased array radars for its fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters. The deal was announced on the official website of the US Department of Defense.

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In late March, Northrop Grumman received $128 million to manufacture 48 AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) radars. The new deal amounted to $28.66 million. The contract description states that it aims to continue radar development.

Work will take place at Northrop Grumman's Maryland facility and is expected to be completed by April 28, 2025. Total funding for the programme has increased to nearly $1.51bn.

The US Air Force wants to upgrade 608 F-16 Block 40 and Block 50 aircraft to Block 70/72 (Viper). The AN/APG-83 (SABR) can track 35 targets simultaneously. The maximum detection range is 150 km for airborne targets and 120 km for sea targets.

The F-16 Block 70/72 jets receive the AN/APG-83 (SABR) radar right out of the factory. The first fighter was unveiled this year and is already undergoing final testing at Edwards Base.

Source: Pentagon