Elbit Systems touts ‘F-35-like’ situational awareness boost for legacy fighters

Elbit Systems is presenting its EO DAS (electro-optical distributed aperture system) technology at the Farnborough show, aiming to significantly enhance the capabilities of existing fighter aircraft fleets. This update introduces “fifth-gen” level situational awareness and self-protection features into older platforms like the Lockheed Martin F-16. The system effectively bridges the gap between current legacy fighters and more advanced fifth-generation designs. Elbit’s offering provides operators with a substantial improvement in their ability to detect and react to threats. Demonstrations highlight the potential for increased operational effectiveness across various military contexts.