Aircraft
Raytheon Makes Radar Available for JStars Contenders
Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.
Raytheon has offered its radar solution to Boeing, which is expected to propose a JSTARS platform based on the 737 airliner.
Raytheon has offered its radar solution to Boeing, which is expected to propose a JSTARS platform based on the 737 airliner.

With roles on two of three industry teams competing and discussions with the third, radar manufacturer Raytheon is well positioned to participate in the U.S. Air Force’s Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JStars) recapitalization program, a top acquisition priority. Raytheon’s “Skynet” radar proposed for the JStars main sensor is based on a previously classified system the Navy is flying on the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.