The article notes Lakenheath’s forward-deployed F-15Es have been first in line to receive the AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive/Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), a new radar warning/electronic warfare suite. This is a notable survivability upgrade that can improve threat detection and countermeasures against modern IADS and RF-guided weapons, even though the main story is about a commemorative paint scheme.
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EWside: natofirst seen 2023-01-01
RAF Lakenheath F-15Es prioritized for AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS EW suite
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/camouflaged-f-15e-painted-to-mark-f-111s-libya-raid-blasts-through-mach-loop-on-first-flightCamouflaged F-15E Painted To Mark F-111’s Libya Raid Blasts Through Mach Loop On First Flight