This glossary explains the key technical terms and abbreviations used in this chapter.
| Abbreviation / Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| AESA | Active Electronically Scanned Array — radar with electronically steered beam. |
| DAS | Distributed Aperture System — six infrared cameras providing 360° spherical coverage. |
| F135 | F-35 engine manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. Single-engine design. |
| MADL | Multifunction Advanced Data Link — secure, stealth data link between F-35 aircraft. |
| ODIN | Operational Data Integrated Network — cloud-based maintenance system (successor to ALIS). |
| Sensorfusion | Automatic fusion of data from radar, DAS, EOTS and electronic warfare systems. |
| TR-3 | Technology Refresh 3 — hardware upgrade of the F-35. Prerequisite for Block 4. |
As of March 2026. All information is based on publicly available sources.