Modern tactics are to use every radar around via datalink (AWACS, Ground Station, stealthy drones flying ahead). The onboard radar is last resort, but still very capable.

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dylan604 2 hours ago | parent [-]

Right, so I wonder what difficulties they are having with the F-16 to retrofit the new package to receive the same datalink.

	▲	kevin_thibedeau an hour ago \| parent [-]
		The US is stuck with older F-16s than the current export models with advanced radar. They're gradually being upgraded with some Block 70 components. That requires the new cockpit so it isn't just a quick part substitution.