Fully equipping ANG F-16’s with both a Digital Infrared Search and Track System (IRST) and continued AESA radar development and procurement to achieve multi-spectral, beyond-visual-range detection and tracking. All ANG F-16s require the APG-83 for defensive counter air (DCA), fighter integration and a digital Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system to execute DCA, cruise missile defense, and offensive counter air (OCA) missions effectively. The APG-83 is fielded on ANG F-16s, but not all ANG F-16s are equipped with the IRST radar. IRST systems provide an additional method of target location, tracking, and identification of airborne threats with reduced radar cross sections and presence of electronic attack. This is critically important given current adversaries focus and improvements on degradation and/or denial of portions of the radio frequency spectrum. IRST will provide an improved capability for ANG F-16s to meet combatant commander requirements in DCA and OCA missions. This resolution is a 2024 WEPTAC Critical Capability and is supported by the CAF Task Force and F-16 Weapons Systems Council.