Northrop Grumman Corporation’s first Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor was successfully installed on an E-7 Wedgetail Mk1 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft for the UK’s Royal Air Force. Equipped with the MESA sensor the UK’s Wedgetail fleet will be strengthened with an airborne sensing capability at longer ranges, enabling critical early warning, surveillance and air battle management functionality.

First Northrop Grumman MESA sensor installed for Royal Air Force E-7 Wedgetail fleet

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Northrop Grumman Corporation’s first MESA sensor was successfully installed on an E-7 Wedgetail Mk1 aircraft for the UK’s Royal Air Force.