Raytheon hits ADVEW software milestone and debuts GaN-upgraded APG-82 for Super Hornet

Raytheon has completed a critical software and systems review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for integration on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and unveiled a gallium nitride‑enhanced APG-82 AESA radar variant to improve target detection and engagement. The moves advance Super Hornet modernisation by pairing next‑gen sensors with new EW capability.

Discovered 2025-09-24T20:00:57.304516-07:00 | 2025-09-24T20:00:57.304516-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Signals renewed investment in airborne electronic warfare: the U.S. is preparing to stand up two electronic warfare squadrons at Robins AFB while industry peers are fast‑tracking EW suites — including a rapid fielding of 72 IVEWS systems to F‑16s.
  • Direct impact on Super Hornet force modernisation and deployments: ADVEW and a GaN‑upgraded APG‑82 affect survivability, sensor fusion and mission effectiveness for F/A‑18E/F units currently in operational rotations such as the recent VMFA‑232 deployment.

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