AESA fighter radars

The US programmes are all well-documented, but I’d be grateful if anyone can add to what’s below, & correct any mistakes.

In particular –

What about the F-2 radar – has it been brought up to scratch? Are any performance figures, or likely customers, known for the Elta & Selex radars? What are their prospects? What’s really happening in Russia, & is anything happening in China – or anywhere else?

As far as I know, the current status of AESA/APAR fighter radars is something like this –

USA – well ahead of the rest – 5 in production or under development, of which 3 are in service (on some F15, the F-16E for the UAE, & F-22), one will enter service this year or next (F-18E), & one for the F-35.

Japan – one (Mitsubish Electric, on the F-2) in service. Had major performance problems when first introduced. I don’t know if they’ve been ironed out.

Israel – one (Elta EL/M-2052) in prototype form, being marketed for new fighters & as an upgrade for existing aircraft.

UK – one (Selex Vixen 500E) in prototype form, being marketed fighters & lead-in fighter trainers. Shown recently beside a fighter version of the Korean T-50 Golden Eagle, & I think being offered for the MiG-35.

France – the RBE.2 radar on the Rafale was tested with an AESA antenna some years ago, but it was decided not to proceed until European T/R modules were available. DRAAMA project has been ticking over for a while & funding is now being made available for development – using Thales T/R modules? Given the work already done, should be quick.

Sweden – NORA – Ericsson are working on an AESA antenna (for the Gripens current radar?) & a whole integrated EW system built around it, for Gripen.

Multi-national Europe – an AESA antenna is under development for the Captor radar of the Typhoon, under the AMSAR programme. Selex must be involved.

India – very small test antenna shown. Working radar looks to be some way off.

Russia – contradictory & confusing reports. I don’t know what the hell’s going on.

China – word a couple of years ago about small numbers of T/R modules being made in labs, but at prohibitively high prices, so only being used for tests. Not heard anything since.