BAE Systems is investing in electronic warfare facilities to accelerate LRASM RF sensor production and states that it is ready to increase output to meet growing demand.
BAE Systems has delivered all units of Lot 8 of its advanced radio frequency (RF) sensors developed for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) to Lockheed Martin. The company has made strategic investments in modern electronic warfare facilities to meet an accelerated production schedule. These investments support the timely development, production and delivery of innovative systems at the scale required to meet the evolving needs of military personnel.
LRASM’s Advanced Guidance and Strike Capabilities
LRASM, which plays an important role in US military capabilities and deterrence, can operate in environments equipped with advanced air defence systems. The RF sensor developed by BAE Systems provides advanced guidance technology that enables the missile to engage strategic maritime targets in highly contested environments, while LRASM offers long-range strike and survivability capabilities against heavily defended ships.
BAE Systems LRASM Program Director Vanessa Varrati stated that the company delivers critical weapon systems that provide operational asymmetry and a decisive advantage to military personnel. She explained that the company’s commitment to manufacturing excellence, together with its strong relationships with Lockheed Martin and the US Department of War, has enabled it to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities.
Operating under a contract that provides for LRASM RF sensor deliveries through 2028, BAE Systems supports the US Department of War’s maritime strike capabilities. Initially established as a low-rate production programme, the LRASM programme is expected to expand significantly in 2026 and beyond.
Sensor Software Development Activities
The company announced that it has the capacity and readiness to increase sensor production to meet growing demand. In addition to hardware deliveries, BAE Systems has updated the LRASM RF sensor software and conducted extensive validation testing. These efforts enhanced the sensor’s capabilities through software updates without requiring hardware modifications. The company continues to develop the sensor’s software and hardware, evaluate new capabilities and adapt the system to evolving requirements to meet the needs of future combat environments.
Engineering, design and production activities for the LRASM RF sensor are carried out at BAE Systems’ electronic warfare facilities in Austin, Texas; Greenlawn, New York; Nashua, New Hampshire; and Wayne, New Jersey, in the United States.
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Source: C4Defence – BAE Systems
