The Viper Shield EW system for the F-16 Block 70 is nearing production. (Image: Lockheed Martin)
L3Harris expects to complete the remaining software drops for its AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suite in the third quarter of 2025, with deliveries to Lockheed Martin expected to begin in the final third of the year.
Sources told Shephard at Eurosatory 2024 that the system’s digital radar warning receiver technology is being integrated with the aircraft’s new AN/APG-83 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, providing earlier threat alerting to the pilot.
The development comes in the wake of a busy 2023 where it successfully passed its critical design review and completed integration tests with the AN/APG-83 radar inn late 2023. The system this month
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Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.
The prevalence of AI-enabled solutions from startups and major defence company at this year’s Eurosatory highlighted both the potential benefits and trust-related challenges associated with its adoption.
Thales unveiled its CAST system at Eurosatory 2024 showcasing its advanced capabilities in enhancing situational awareness and decision-making skills.
The French company has integrated its Genius UAS and HORUS helicopter simulators with MASA’s Sword constructive simulation as it aims to achieve operational orders by the end of 2025.
Sirius Compact can be operated as a stand-alone unit or as part of a network with several sensors typically supporting Ground Based Air Defence with target information.
The HF XL family was unveiled at last month’s Eurosatory 2024 with the company pushing the system’s capability of searching out unjammed channels or channels with the highest data rate available.
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