NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded a $24 million contract to BAE Systems for the continued redesign of the AN/UPX-50(C) digital interrogator assemblies. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is a modification to a previously issued basic ordering agreement to address parts obsolescence and implement solutions to achieve compliance with the latest specifications, qualification and certification standards for the Navy. Additionally, this order adds tasking for the integration of Target Report Processing capabilities into the Common Core DI, formerly hosted in the Interrogator Set, AN/UPX-24(V). The redesigned interrogator features a common modular design and systems architecture that allows for customized configurations and performance optimization. The design of this next generation interrogator allows for faster updates to Identification Friend or Foe technology in air defense, weapon systems, air traffic control and range instrumentation for several decades. Work is scheduled to be complete in late 2026. The AN/UPX-50(C) is a type of digital interrogator assembly used in military radar systems, particularly in air defense and surveillance applications. These interrogators are part of the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, which is designed to identify and differentiate friendly aircraft from potentially hostile ones. Key Features and Functions of the AN/UPX-50(C) Digital […]
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