AN/APG-83 SABR
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2014
Total Production : 750
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN/APG-83 SABR | Active | 2014 | 750 |
| SABR-GS | Under Development | 2017 | ? |
AN/APG-83 SABR
Group : Radar Systems
Status : Active
Also Known As : Scalable Agile Beam Radar
Origin : 
United States of America
Contractor : Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2014
Total Production : 750
Unitary Cost : USD $2.6 million
The AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radar being developed by Northrop Grumman using its own funding to equip light tactical aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The SABR multi-function array will offer the same performance and advantages of AESA radars provided to 5th generation fighters such as F-22 and F-35, but at an affordable cost. The new SABR radar will support the F-16 platform worldwide until the end of its service life which is expected by 2040 or later.
The current APG-83 SABR developmental model developed by Northrop Grumman is designed to accommodate F-16 electrical and physical interfaces without modification to the aircraft. SABR will fit within currently defined power and cooling requirements and support the existing pilot-vehicle interface. Although currently being designed for F-16, Northrop Grumman claims that the array is scalable and adaptable to other platforms and missions. The radar was selected by the US Marine Corps for its legacy F/A-18C/D aircraft.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bahrain | Planned | 16 | |
 Greece | Planned | 85 | |
 Morocco | Planned | 48 | |
 Singapore | Active | 50 | |
 Slovakia | Planned | 14 | |
 Taiwan | Active | 144 | Selected for the upgrade of F-16A/B fleet |
| United States of America | Active | 72/393 | Radar selected for the F-16V upgrade program. Another 100 radars to be installed on USMC 100 F/A-18C/D aircraft. In December 2019, US Air Force ordered up to 372 radars through 2027. As of November 2022, the US Air Force had ordered 345 radars. In March 2023, the order increased for up to 393 radars. |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max Detection Range | 120 kilometer | |
| Max Engagement Range | 84 kilometer | |
SABR-GS
Group : Radar Systems
Status : Under Development
Also Known As : Scalable Agile Beam Radar - Global Strike
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2017
Total Production : ?
The Scalable Agile Beam Radar - Global Strike (SABR-GS) is a full performance, multi-function active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar derived from the SABR fighter aircraft radar. Northrop-Grumman has developed the SABR-GS radar to equip the US Air Force's B-1B Lancer bomber fleet replacing the APQ-164 radar. The SABR-GS is almost three times larger than the fighter jet's APG-83 SABR sensor. It offers large synthetic aperture radar (SAR) maps with unprecedented target area detail and digital maps under all weather conditions. Besides, advanced image processing and sensor integration provide a significant advantage in situational awareness and give the B-1 powerful new capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (ISTAR). Open architecture standards have been used to integrate data from other onboard sensors, enabling continued innovation and affordability for the life of the system. The US Air Force awarded a $21 million risk reduction contract in 2011 for the development of the new radar. The SABR-GS active phased antenna radar was unveiled in early May 2015 and is expected to extend the service life of the B-1 bomber by at least 25 years beyond 2040.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | Planned | ? |
News
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – April 30, 2025 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational
GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR BASE, Bulgaria, April 14, 2025 – Lockheed Martin and the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence formally celebrated the arrival of the first F-16 Block 70 in Bulgaria
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, November 29, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of F-16 Viper Midlife
WASHINGTON, January 26, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Türkiye of F-16 Aircraft Acquisition
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, has been awarded an $128,455,740.00 firm-fixed-price modification (P00083) to contract FA8615-17-C-6047 for Active
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, has been awarded an $99,365,970 firm-fixed-price modification (P00076) to contract FA8615-17-C-6047 for Active
BALTIMORE – June 10, 2022 – The U.S. Air Force has completed installation of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) on Air
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – May 3, 2022 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a contract from the U.
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bulgaria of F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, February 3, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Jordan of F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft
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