For Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses missions, which targeting system is used?

For Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) missions, the HARM Targeting System (HITS) is the most relevant option. This system is specifically designed to detect, track, and engage enemy radar systems that are part of integrated air defense networks. The objective of SEAD missions is to degrade or eliminate enemy air defense capabilities, allowing friendly aircraft to operate more safely and effectively in hostile airspace.

The HARM (High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile) is a crucial element of this mission as it targets the radar systems emitting signals, which are used to guide surface-to-air missiles. The HITS facilitates the identification of these targets, ensuring that the HARM can be effectively deployed against them.

While other options may involve various forms of targeting or engagement technologies, they do not have the specific focus or efficacy that the HARM Targeting System provides in the context of SEAD operations. The precision and effectiveness of HITS make it the ideal choice for missions aimed at countering enemy air defenses.