F-35 das

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Northrop Grumman has developed the only 360 degree, spherical situational awareness system in the electro-optical distributed aperture system (DAS). The F-35 DAS surrounds the aircraft with a protective sphere of situational awareness. It warns the pilot of incoming aircraft and missile threats as well as providing day/night vision, fire control capability and precision tracking of wingmen/friendly aircraft for tactical maneuvering.

Designated the AN/AAQ-37 and comprising six electro-optical sensors, the full EO DAS will enhance the F-35's survivability and operational effectiveness by warning the pilot of incoming aircraft and missile threats, providing day/night vision and supporting the navigation function of the F-35's forward-looking infrared sensor.

Northrop Grumman Corporation recently demonstrated the ballistic missile detection, tracking and targeting capabilities of the F-35 DAS and AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, both of which are featured on the F-35 aircraft.

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APG-81 AESA Radar for the F-35 JSF

The AN/APG-81 radar is designed to enable F-35 pilots to effectively engage air and ground targets at long range, while also providing outstanding situational awareness.

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F-35 DAS and APG-81 radar for the JSF detect multiple rocket launches

The video shows Northrop Grumman's AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) and AN/APG-81 F-35 radar as they detect, track and target multiple rocket launches during NASA's ATREX event at Wallops Island. The yellow box shows the radar as it tracks the missile and the magenta circle shows the tracking of the missile using the DAS.

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Spear Missile from F-35

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F-35 glass cockpit - How to fly and drop bombs

This is part of a great show that aired on the night of Feb/6th 2008 in Melbourne Australia. (The Shape of things to come)