Exelis, L-3 team for Commando II EW protection
Exelis and L-3 Platform Integration have partnered to develop electronic self-protection capabilities for the US Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC) AC/MC-130J Commando II aircraft. The partnership was announced by Exelis on 28 April.
The two companies will develop an advanced, low-risk solution offering to protect AFSOC crews from evolving radio frequency threats. Exelis already provides EW solutions for multiple AFSOC platforms, while L-3 has been a C-130 systems integrator for over 50 years.
Mitch Friedman, vice president and general manager of integrated EW systems business, Exelis, said: 'Our two companies have worked together on EW technology programmes for special-mission aircraft since the 1990s.
'Our experience and shared history in this field will produce a system more than capable of addressing customer needs and enabling mission success in a changing EW environment.'
Michael Wright, president, L-3 Platform Integration, said: 'Our team offers cutting-edge technology, maturity and experience.
'The combination of L-3’s C-130 domain knowledge and the latest Exelis EW technology will deliver mission-enabling capabilities quickly and with low risk.'
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