The race to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum has become as important in modern air combat as the ability to fly fast or carry more weapons. When comparing the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Lockheed MartinF-35 Lightning II, two of the Western world’s most capable combat aircraft, the conversation inevitably turns to their fire-control radars. These complex systems define how far each jet can see, how well it can fight, survive, and adapt in an increasingly contested battlespace.

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