L3Harris begins full-rate production of F-16 electronic warfare system
L3Harris Technologies has completed the first 35 AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic protection systems for the F-16 and is scaling up to full production, with 233 units ordered by eight allied nations.
L3Harris Technologies has completed the first 35 AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic protection systems for the General Dynamics F-16. The system detects and jams hostile radar signals to defend against radar-guided missiles, and can be fitted inside the aircraft or carried in an external pod.
Viper Shield was developed for the F-16 Block 70/72 but also works with older F-16 versions. Eight allied nations have ordered it, with 233 units on order in total. L3Harris is now moving production to full rate.
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- aerotelegraph.comL3 Harris startet Serienproduktion von Schutzsystem für General Dynamics F-16