In order to analyze the lightning coupling of the airborne secondary radar electronic equipment, this study analyzes the transient electromagnetic field strength of the airborne secondary radar electronic equipment and the current density distribution on the aircraft surface when the lightning directly hits the aircraft based on the simulation technology of the transmission-line matrix method. On this basis, the simulation research of field distribution and cable coupling is further carried out. Through the simulation calculation, it can be seen that when the lightning strikes the aircraft, the current density is relatively small in the continuous parts of the upper and lower surfaces of the fuselage and the middle of the wing. In addition to the areas where the lightning current is easily attached, structural irregularities such as windows, engines, front and rear edges of wings, and outboard antennas are often affected by edge effects, and the current density is often concentrated, requiring key protection. For more sensitive electronic equipment, the cable connected to it can be considered to use an appropriate type of shielded cable to achieve the shielding effect on the electromagnetic environment.