The Air Force is weighing whether to install a fully integrated, active electronically scanned radar system on F-16s performing homeland defense missions in the United States or opt for a less-expensive version that would be tailored specifically for air-to-air combat. Speaking at a March 17 House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh said the procurement cost of a non-integrated AESA radar is about $2.8 million per aircraft versus $3.2 million for an...
