The Navy expects to complete a production readiness review and manufacturing readiness assessment for a new infrared tracking system in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, with cybersecurity testing coming later in the year. The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a sensor component of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that allows the aircraft to detect and track targets in high electronic attack and radar-denied environments, and guide beyond-visual-range missiles to engage those targets. Boeing is the system’s prime contractor...
