Harris Corporation to Supply Electronic Warfare Systems to Royal Moroccan Air Force
January 10 2017 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Provides electronic warfare (EW)
systems for RMAF F-16s
- Speeds delivery of advanced electronic
threat protection to RMAF fleet
- Extends AIDEWS as the only
combat-ready EW system in production for International
F-16s
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has been awarded a $91 million
IDIQ contract by Warner Robins Air Logistics Center to provide
AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite
(AIDEWS) systems to the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF). The
contract was awarded during the second quarter of Harris' fiscal
2017.
Harris will supply AIDEWS systems, spares and support equipment
and services to Morocco to help protect the RMAF F-16 aircraft
fleet against current and evolving electronic threats. The
combat-ready ALQ-211(V)4 EW system is a low-risk, modular solution
that provides powerful capabilities and mission-based adaptability
that have made it the top choice for 5 other international
allies.
“AIDEWS’ integrated radar warning and RF countermeasures defend
against modern sophisticated electronic threats,” said Ed Zoiss,
president, Harris Electronic Systems. “Harris is committed to
rapidly fielding this proven capability to support the Royal
Moroccan Air Force’s pilots and enable their mission.”
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $7.5
billion in annual revenue and 21,000 employees worldwide. The
company is organized into four business segments: Communication
Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems and
Critical Networks. Learn more at harris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and
estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such
statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors
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Harris CorporationDeb Green, 321-272-6780Electronic
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