Special Operations Command selected Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 SABR to replace legacy radars on AC-130J, MC-130J, and HC-130J aircraft.

The U.S. Air Force has announced that Special Operations Command (SOCOM) will equip its fleet of C-130 variants with the Northrop Grumman AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR), marking a significant leap forward in the aircraft’s mission capabilities. The plan, detailed in a special notice by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) on Aug. 27, 2025, covers the acquisition of 147 radars and associated components for 64 MC-130Js, 39 HC-130Js, 30 AC-130Js, plus spares. Contents Special Operations Command selected Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 SABR to replace legacy radars on AC-130J, MC-130J, and HC-130J aircraft. From Legacy Systems

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