L3Harris Completes F-16 Viper Shield Systems
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L3Harris Technologies has completed the first batch of 35 Viper Shield electronic warfare systems for the F-16 fighter jet fleet. The system, also known as AN/ALQ-254(V)1, detects and jams enemy radar signals to protect the aircraft from threats. It can operate as either an internal system or an external pod for F-16s.
Why it matters
The Viper Shield system enhances the survivability of F-16 aircraft in contested environments, providing a critical electronic warfare capability to counter enemy radar and missile threats.
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