Electronic warfare upgrade gives Cold War U-2 a new lease on life
New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial]
March 29, 2026
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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