Tag Archives: electronic warfare

MBDA’s SPEAR-EW moves to the next stage

MBDA has received additional funding from the UK Ministry of Defence to accelerate the development of the SPEAR-EW stand-in jammer. SPEAR-EW is a novel electronic warfare effector designed to confuse and suppress enemy air defence, protecting friendly forces and acting as a significant force multiplier. The additional Rapid Design Phase …

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BAE Systems to advance F-35 electronic warfare capabilities

BAE Systems received a $493 million contract modification from Lockheed Martin to significantly upgrade and modernize the electronic warfare (EW) system for the F-35 Lightning II, enabling the fifth-generation fighter to quickly detect and address evolving electromagnetic threats in contested battlespaces. Under the contract, BAE Systems will deliver enhanced and …

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The Netherlands and Germany Strengthen Military Ties

The Dutch and German armed forces are further strengthening the ties. State Secretary Barbara Visser and her German counterpart Benedikt Zimmer signed four agreements yesterday. Frigates For example, they will join force to replace the Dutch air defense and command and German F124 Sachsen frigates. Both countries will cooperate in …

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BAE Systems Continues Mission-Critical F-35 EW System Production

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for the production and delivery of additional electronic warfare (EW) systems for Lot 15, Lot 16 long lead, sustainment spares and retro fit kits for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II, providing advanced situational awareness and threat response capabilities that …

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US Navy Awards L3Harris Technologies $104 Million Contract for F/A-18 Electronic Warfare System

The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a $104 million follow-on contract to supply the next production lot of the electronic warfare (EW) system that protects F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats. The announcement was made in conjunction with vHook’20 being held virtually, September 10-12. L3Harris will manufacture …

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3-D 360 Experience with electronic warfare

Experience a 360 3-D virtual reality of suppression of enemy air defenses mission from the perspective of an F-16 fighter pilot, employing airborne electronic attack and electronic self-protect, along with a full suite of Raytheon products. https://youtu.be/ORtvlWglkzU

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