L3Harris has reached a critical design review benchmark in the development of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, which is expected to enhance the offensive and defensive EW capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70/72 Foreign Military Sales aircraft.
Created specifically for the vessel, the AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield will deliver a virtual electronic shield that bolsters the aircraft’s defenses using a multiple digital radio frequency, memory-based jamming system, L3Harris announced from Melbourne, Florida on Monday.
“Viper Shield is the highest-performance, lowest-risk EW option for F-16 Vipers in an increasingly dangerous world. As the only EW system for these aircraft to successfully achieve this CDR milestone, we are one step closer to helping our global customers detect and defeat modern advanced threats,” said Ed Zoiss,…
