Rafale F4 gets new electronic warfare payload that hunts enemy radar in flight

BLUF

Successful flight demonstration validated integration of the Rafale F4 with an autonomous electronic warfare drone, enhancing radar detection, target geolocation and collaborative targeting whilst reducing risk to crewed aircraft in contested environments.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand crewed–uncrewed teaming in modern air combat operations.
• Examine the role of autonomous electronic warfare systems in detecting and geolocating threats.