Saab completed the first air trials with its new fighter X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array radar. Credit: Oleg V Belyakov – Air Team Images.

Saab has concluded the first air trials with its new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.

The fighter X-band radar is a new addition to the PS-05/A radar family of Saab, which continues to develop core AESA technology.

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The tests conducted were successful in collecting data while simultaneously detecting and tracking objects.

Designed for fighter aircraft, the radar has the capability to adapt to a variety of platforms.

According to the announcements made earlier, a version of the new AESA antenna was sold to a customer of US Government.

Saab Surveillance business area head and senior vice-president Anders Carp said: “This is an important step in the development of our new fighter AESA radar.

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“We see great possibilities for the radar, and its modular, adaptable and scalable design means it can also be used for a range of other applications.”

The trial was hosted by Saab’s Gripen D aircraft. Currently, it is offered with the company’s latest Mk4 radar. As an upgrade, the new version of the radar can be offered to Gripen C/D operators.

AESA radar features a material providing a lower power consumption and improved heat resistance called GaN.

The upgraded material enhances the aircraft with wider bandwidth and greater reliability, availability and efficiency.

The new fighter X-band AESA radar is anticipated to have improved performance against small targets.

Additionally, it will have enhanced Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) capability and improved ability to support advanced weaponry.