The IRST Block II enhances ‘situational awareness by supplementing air-to-air detection and track capabilities, and ...
As radar technology advanced, the U.S. phased out IRST in favor of more sophisticated radar systems. Fighter jets like the F-15, F-16, and F-22 were designed without this sensor, focusing instead ...
The Navy declared initial operational capability for the F/A-18 E/F Infrared Search and Track Block II system in November 2024, according to a Navy spokesperson -- a milestone that follows reliability ...
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the F/A-18 E/F Infrared Search and ...