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Electronic warfare upgrade gives Cold War U-2 a new lease on life

New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial] March 29, 2026
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The legendary Cold War-era Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane is getting a new lease on life as BAE Systems gives it an upgraded version of the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) to protect the aircraft against modern radar and electronic warfare threats.

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Category: Military, Engineering

Tags: Lockheed Martin, CIA, US Air Force, U2, Aircraft

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