The Boeing Company has selected BAE Systems’ Electronics, Intelligence & Support (EI&S) division to provide the next-generation Digital Electronic Warfare Suite (DEWS) for future international versions of the F-15 multirole fighter aircraft. Boeing’s selection of BAE Systems is the result of a rigorous source-selection competition.

Boeing will offer the BAE Systems DEWS as an option for any follow-on procurements from current F-15 customers such as Japan and Saudi Arabia, and to new international customers. The introduction of the new DEWS hardware onto the F-15 weapon system will provide world-class performance and capability while improving reliability, maintainability and operational availability. Retrofitting the hardware onto existing domestic and international F-15s also will be possible and practical. A DEWS retrofit will provide enhanced performance, reduced logistics requirements and life-cycle cost savings for the customer.

During the initial phases of the program, BAE Systems will produce DEWS test units and support Boeing’s efforts to integrate the system into the F-15 weapon platform. The integration activity will take place at Boeing facilities in St. Louis prior to the developmental stage and the initial operational test and evaluation flight programs.