Harris Corporation has received a contract modification to supply the next production lot of electronic jammers to protect the US Navy and Australian F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats, the company announced 22 March.
Under the $161 million modification, Harris will manufacture and deliver Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) jammers for the F/A-18C/D/E/F variants.
The Harris ALQ-214(V)4/5 is the key onboard electronic warfare jamming system for the IDECM programme, protecting the aircraft from electronic threats including sophisticated integrated air defence systems.
Ed Zoiss, president, Harris Electronic Systems, said: ‘The 20-year flawless delivery record to the navy is a remarkable achievement, and we look forward to supporting their critical missions for the next 20 years and beyond. Our investments and dedication to delivering IDECM systems has helped to keep naval aviators ahead of emerging threats and out of harm’s way.’
This award is in addition to the $133 million production lot award received in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.
Deliveries under new contract are expected to be completed by May 2021.
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