The loss of an F-117 stealth fighter over Yugoslavia reminded us that the radar game still greatly affects how the United States employs its military forces. With the release of The Radar Game, Rebecca Grant offers the most comprehensive, unclassified source of information about low observable technology available.

The author carefully dissects the various elements of the radar game, including:

• the first use of radar in World War II
• elements of the duel for survivability
• the challenge of newer and better integrated air defense systems
• elements of low observable technology such reduced visual, acoustic and
• infrared signatures, as well as radar-absorbing material
• graphic look at various signature reducing options and their ramifications
• the operational use of low observable technology against air defenses
• potential future scenarios.