Lockheed Martin has delivered the 75th APY-9 radar to serve as the primary sensor for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, contributing to the aircraft’s revolutionary sensor capability and providing the U.S. Navy with information dominance.
Lockheed Martin, as a contractor for Northrop Grumman on the U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program, has successfully delivered the 75th APY-9 radar. This milestone underscores the continued success and dominance of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye platform, with more Hawkeyes built and delivered than any other airborne early warning (AEW) platform globally.
The APY-9 radar serves as the primary sensor for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, contributing to the aircraft’s revolutionary sensor capability and providing the U.S. Navy with information dominance. Lockheed Martin’s delivery of the 75th APY-9 radar reinforces the platform’s legacy of delivering agile deterrence for enhanced 21st-century security.
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is recognized for its technological advancements, with the APY-9 radar playing a pivotal role in its capabilities. As the U.S. Navy’s “eyes of the fleet,” the E-2D simultaneously monitors air, land, and sea, providing crucial information for operational awareness. The radar ensures continuous surveillance, offering a significant advantage for carrier-based operations.
“As the primary sensor for the E-2D, the APY-9 radar has a long legacy of providing agile deterrence for enhanced 21st century security,” stated Chandra Marshall, vice president of Radar & Sensor Systems business, Lockheed Martin. “Our primary focus is to bring our military men and women home safely, and the APY-9 sets that bar for all other AEW radars,” he further added.
The U.S. Navy has shown strong support for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program, funding 80 out of 86 aircraft in the current program of record. Additionally, international demand for the platform is evident, with Japan purchasing 18 E-2D Hawkeyes, and France acquiring three. The APY-9 radar is expected to remain in production into the late 2020s, with ongoing modernization and sustainment activities extending into the 2040s.
Lockheed Martin has been a longstanding collaborator on the Northrop Grumman-built E-2D program for over two decades. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye platform delivers critical and actionable data, enabling decision dominance for joint forces and first responders. The radar’s advanced features provide military forces with the necessary situational awareness, reducing the time between initial awareness and active engagement.
Leveraging its broad and deep experience in developing advanced radar solutions, Lockheed Martin specializes in high-performing, high-reliability radar systems. These systems cover advanced early warning, counter-target acquisition, situational awareness, and integrated air and missile defense. Lockheed Martin’s radar systems are designed for versatility, operating in all environments, and are deployed globally. The company’s radars are trusted by more than 45 nations on six continents.
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In conclusion, Lockheed Martin’s delivery of the 75th APY-9 radar marks a significant achievement in the ongoing success of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program. The platform’s advanced capabilities, coupled with Lockheed Martin’s expertise in radar technology, reinforce the aircraft’s position as a crucial asset for naval operations, providing information dominance and enhancing the security posture of the United States and its allies.
Question – What is the APY-9 radar and how does it benefit the E-2D Hawkeye?
Answer –The APY-9 is the primary sensor for the E-2D Hawkeye, providing long-range surveillance and detection of air, land, and sea targets in complex environments. It contributes to the aircraft’s “eyes of the fleet” role by offering continuous monitoring and information dominance for carrier operations.
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Question – Why is the delivery of the 75th APY-9 radar significant?
Answer – This milestone underscores the success of the E-2D Hawkeye program, with more Hawkeyes built than any other airborne early warning platform globally. It also reaffirms Lockheed Martin’s commitment to agile deterrence and enhancing 21st-century security.
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