Systems tests continue to take the spotlight. The claims associated with this new infra-red search and track system are pretty bold: "...identify all types of targets..."? I have a bit of experience with radar systems, but an IRST that is able to identify targets by type would be quite an addition for the air-to-air role. In clear weather, such a system (with enough range) could eliminate the stealth advantage if the aircraft also carries a long-range heat-seeking missile that the IRST can cue.
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2014/04/12/new-sensor-to-be-added-to-gripen-e-first-test-flight-successful/
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