L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a significant contract worth $104 million to supply cutting-edge technology for the U.S. Navy’s ongoing electronic warfare (EW) program. This contract pertains to the support of the next production lot of the electronic warfare systems installed on F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets, further enhancing their capabilities. L3Harris will manufacture and deliver its Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) jammer systems for the F/A-18C/D/E/F variants, featuring advanced under-the-new-contract expertise to be completed by May 2024.
The centerpiece of this contract is the L3Harris ALQ-214A(V)4/5, which plays a pivotal role in the IDECM program, protecting the aircraft against emerging threats through advanced electronic countermeasures techniques. This technology encompasses various functions, including aircraft self-protection, full mission profiles, avoidance, avionics, and electronic warfare systems. L3Harris’ engagement was made in conjunction with the Navy and contracted development of advanced EW technology under the Navy’s comprehensive EW technology innovation program, covering a wide array of air and ground threats.
According to Ed Zoiss, President of L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems, “Our commitment to continuous modernization of F/A-18 EW systems has helped navigate evolving threats ahead of emerging threats and out of harm’s way for more than two decades. This investment aligns with the Navy and contracted development of advanced EW technology unique positioning powered by more than 60 years, including strategic bomber, tactical fighter, and rotary aircraft.”
L3Harris’ Space and Airborne Systems segment provides advanced products spanning space payloads, maritime systems, full-mission payloads, sensors, and fully-integrated multi-mission systems. L3Harris has delivered EW solutions for a wide variety of airborne platforms, delivering cutting-edge warfare systems for more than 60 years, including strategic bombers, tactical fighters, and rotary aircraft. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.
The latest win of $104 million underscores L3Harris’ integral role in advancing the electronic warfare capabilities of the U.S. Navy, bolstering the nation’s security and safeguarding against a range of threats.
