L3Harris Selected to Improve B-52 Self-Defense Via $947 Million Contract
October 05 2021 - 8:43AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Modernizes U.S. Air Force B-52 self-defense, spectrum dominance
systems
- Protects aircrew and aircraft from enemy radar threats and
electronic warfare attacks
- Continues spectrum dominance program for future upgrades
through 2031
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) will modernize the U.S. Air
Force B-52 aircraft to protect aircrew from enemy radar threats
under a new 10-year, sole-source $947 million IDIQ contract.
L3Harris will enhance the aircrafts’ AN/ALQ-172 electronic
warfare (EW) self-protection system, providing a combat proven
integrated radio frequency system that can simultaneously counter
multiple electronic spectrum threats that interfere with aircraft
operations. L3Harris has an opportunity to expand the scope of work
on the program from software sustainment to hardware upgrades.
“Competition for the electromagnetic spectrum is fierce and
without spectrum dominance, our armed forces lose competitive
advantage,” said Ed Zoiss, President of L3Harris Space and Airborne
Systems. “It’s critical to continue upgrading our platforms to
maintain spectrum superiority.”
L3Harris has provided electronic warfare technology to the B-52
for more than 50 years. The company has leveraged the
electromagnetic spectrum for tactical advantage, understanding
threats and protecting against them for 60 years. The IDIQ will
extend the B-52’s EW relevance and reliability through the end of
its lifespan.
About L3Harris Technologies
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 space, air, land, sea
and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual
revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100
countries. L3Harris.com.
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Kristin P. Jones Space and Airborne Systems
Kristin.P.Jones@L3Harris.com 571-419-4718
Jim Burke Media Relations Jim.Burke@L3Harris.com
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